Forest Lawn

06/01/2026

Most people don’t realize Forest Lawn once had its own quarry. The granite pulled from the cemetery helped build Buffalo itself, from bridges and buildings to foundations still standing today.

Not just history buried here. History was built here. Even today, pieces of Forest Lawn may still exist beneath homes across Western New York.

Hear the full story on our latest podcast episode with Archivist John Edens. Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Buffalo News

05/29/2026

NOW HIRING: Forest Lawn is seeking a Part-Time Family Service Representative to provide compassionate, professional support to families making at-need and pre-need arrangements.

This role includes meeting with families, coordinating services, supporting cemetery operations, and building relationships throughout our 13 Western New York cemeteries.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, with rotating Saturdays and occasional evenings as needed.

If you are passionate about helping others and serving your community with care and respect, apply today on Indeed.

05/29/2026

It might seem obvious that a historic cemetery deals with a lot of, well, history. But what might surprise you is how that history is always evolving.

05/28/2026

Best of 716 nominations are open, and we’d be honored to have your support!

Pictured is the statue of Shirley Chisholm in front of the beautiful Oakwood Mausoleum, a powerful reminder of the history and stories preserved here.

If you love what we do, please consider nominating us for Best Tour and Best Historic Site in Best of 716. Thank you for being part of our community. Find the link in the comments.

05/28/2026

Thank you to 7 News WKBW yesterday’s restoration work along Scajaquada Creek with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and HSBC. We’re grateful to everyone who helped support this important environmental effort at Forest Lawn.

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and HSBC planted 300 native plants along the Scajaquada Creek at Forest Lawn Cemetery to combat flooding and stormwater pollution that have long plagued the waterway.

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05/28/2026

Thank you to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and HSBC for partnering with us to help restore the ecosystem along Scajaquada Creek at Forest Lawn. Volunteers recently planted 300 native plants that will help stabilize the shoreline, support pollinators, and improve stormwater filtration along the creek. Projects like this are an important step toward protecting our local waterways and creating a healthier environment for future generations.

05/28/2026

Our next podcast features our Archivist, John Edens, and it starts with a simple question: What if the history of Buffalo is not in a museum but in your attic?

An old photo, a handwritten letter, a forgotten record in a box you have not opened in years. You might be holding a piece of Forest Lawn and Buffalo’s story without even knowing it!

In this episode we explore how history lives far beyond archives in family keepsakes and memories passed down through generations. Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website.

Special thanks to the Production Team at The Buffalo News.

05/27/2026

Did you know Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica is one of the 14 cemeteries that make up the Forest Lawn Group? Over the weekend, we were honored to celebrate the rededication of the beautifully restored historic chapel alongside the Attica Landmark Preservation Society and the community members who helped preserve this special piece of local history.

05/25/2026

Please note that all Forest Lawn offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the holiday.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30am.