Location: 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612

Website: https://holysepulchre.org

Phone: (585) 458-0045

Discover one of the largest and most historically significant cemeteries in New York State! Established in 1871, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery has served as a place of remembrance for generations of families throughout Rochester, Monroe County, and beyond. For genealogists and family historians, it is a valuable resource for uncovering family connections, burial information, and local history.

Cemetery Highlight

Spanning more than 330 acres, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is the final resting place of over 300,000 individuals and contains a remarkable collection of monuments, mausoleums, memorials, and historic sections that reflect the rich heritage of the Rochester region.

What You'll Find:

Burial locations for more than 300,000 individuals
Historic family plots and monuments dating back to the 19th century Veterans' sections and memorials honoring military service
Mausoleums, chapels, and beautifully landscaped grounds
Graves of notable Rochester residents, religious leaders, business figures, and community members
Opportunities to connect burial information with church, census, obituary, and probate records

Research-Friendly Features

Visitors can use a computer located in the Main Office vestibule to search for burial locations and information about individuals interred within the cemetery.

The same search feature is also available online, allowing researchers to locate graves and gather burial information before or after their visit from anyplace you have internet access.

For family historians, cemetery records can provide valuable clues including birth and death dates, family relationships, military service, religious affiliations, and migration patterns. A visit to Holy Sepulchre often helps connect generations and uncover previously unknown family stories.

Beyond genealogy, the cemetery offers a unique opportunity to explore Rochester's history through the lives of those who helped shape the community over the past 150 years.

Whether you are searching for ancestors, documenting family connections, or exploring Rochester's rich history, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is an essential stop on the Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail.

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