Forest Lawn

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For more than 175 years, Forest Lawn in Buffalo, NY has remained an active cemetery, offering available space at our historic flagship location and 13 additional sites across Western New York. As one of the first deliberately designed and professionally landscaped rural cemeteries in the United States, Forest Lawn is at the heart of Western New York’s cultural tourism renaissance. Its first interm

ent took place in 1850; today there are 162,000+ permanent residents in this 269-acre, nonsectarian, not-for-profit cemetery. Forest Lawn offers year-round guided tours, educational programming, an annual flag retirement ceremony, special veteran programming; it is truly a destination for art, history, genealogy and so much more. Forest Lawn is the only local full-service cemetery for traditional and cremation arrangements listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places.

06/21/2026

Giveaways *GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Forest Lawn Cemetery to give away 4 Tickets to a Tour of Your Choice!

Did you know? Blue Sky Mausoleum was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's final designs and the only mausoleum he ever created.Co...
06/15/2026

Did you know? Blue Sky Mausoleum was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's final designs and the only mausoleum he ever created.

Commissioned by Buffalo businessman Darwin D. Martin in 1928, Wright envisioned a series of stone terraces rising toward the sky, creating a place of beauty, reflection, and remembrance. Though the design wasn't built during Wright's lifetime, his vision was brought to life at Forest Lawn in 2004.

Today, this architectural masterpiece remains an active mausoleum, with spaces still available for purchase. To learn more, call 716-885-1600.

Have you visited Blue Sky Mausoleum?

Photo credit: Andy Olenick for "Pensive Beauty"


Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

Time is running out! Tuesday, June 16th is the last day to nominate Forest Lawn for *Best Historic Site* and *Best Tours...
06/15/2026

Time is running out! Tuesday, June 16th is the last day to nominate Forest Lawn for *Best Historic Site* and *Best Tours* in The Buffalo News' "Best of 716".

Whether you've joined us for a colorful fall tour, uncovered a piece of Buffalo's past, or simply enjoyed a walk through our beautiful grounds, we'd be honored to have your support. Thank you for helping us share the stories, architecture, and natural beauty that make Forest Lawn a place worth exploring!

Learn about this rare 40-star Learn about this rare 40-star American flag once owned by Civil War veteran Jacob F. Humbe...
06/14/2026

Learn about this rare 40-star Learn about this rare 40-star American flag once owned by Civil War veteran Jacob F. Humbert of Clarence, NY. Made during a brief window in 1889, it represents a unique piece of our nation’s history. Humbert now rests in Section 18L at Clarence Fillmore Cemetery.

See the full story on Cemeteries of Western New York and visit the flag at the Historical Society of the Town of Clarence.

This Flag Day, we remember Sara Hinson: A teacher, principal, and the first woman appointed to the Buffalo School Board....
06/14/2026

This Flag Day, we remember Sara Hinson: A teacher, principal, and the first woman appointed to the Buffalo School Board. In 1891, she helped introduce Flag Day exercises in Buffalo schools, where students saluted the American flag and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The observance would later become a national tradition.

Today, Hinson rests near Mirror Lake at Forest Lawn, remembered not only as an educator, but as a woman whose work helped shape an enduring American custom.

Forest Lawn is a place of beauty, history, remembrance, and reflection. As visitation increases during the warmer months...
06/13/2026

Forest Lawn is a place of beauty, history, remembrance, and reflection. As visitation increases during the warmer months, we ask all guests to help us keep our grounds safe for everyone.

Please take a moment to review these important safety reminders before your next visit.

06/12/2026

When a blue heron flies over Frank Lloyd Wright's Blue Sky Mausoleum, it feels like nature’s perfect tribute to beauty, peace, and timeless design.



Section X is filled with the stories of people who helped shape Buffalo and beyond.From Pascal P. Pratt, founder of what...
06/11/2026

Section X is filled with the stories of people who helped shape Buffalo and beyond.

From Pascal P. Pratt, founder of what became M&T Bank, to William P. Letchworth, whose generosity preserved the land we know today as Letchworth State Park, this section connects Buffalo's business, civic, and charitable history. It is also home to Ebenezer Walden, Buffalo's first lawyer and former mayor, and Brig. Gen. Albert Myer, founder of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and the father of the National Weather Service.

Want to discover more remarkable stories like these? Join us for a guided tour of Forest Lawn. Tickets are available on our website!



📸credit: Andy Olenick

06/10/2026

The stories of Forest Lawn aren’t only found in monuments. They also live in the maps, handwritten ledgers, letters, photographs, and records that have preserved Buffalo’s history for more than 175 years.

Step behind the scenes with Archivist John Edens to discover how these remarkable collections protect the stories of the families and communities connected to Forest Lawn. Listen to our latest podcast episode on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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There's always something new to discover at Forest Lawn.Join us for a guided walking tour featuring the history, archite...
06/08/2026

There's always something new to discover at Forest Lawn.

Join us for a guided walking tour featuring the history, architecture, and remarkable people connected to our iconic Main Street entrance. You'll also get the rare opportunity to explore inside the historic Gatehouse Lodges, spaces that are not typically open to visitors.

If you love Buffalo history, this is one tour you won't want to miss. Tickets are available now!

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1990 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
14208

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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