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Preserving Heritage. Inspiring Community. Protecting Nature.

 

Friends of Ferncliff is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Ferncliff Cemetery Association, a tax-exempt cemetery serving families with dignity and care for generations.

Through philanthropy and community engagement, we help preserve Ferncliff’s historic landscape, expand educational programs, and promote environmental stewardship — ensuring this remarkable place continues to serve future generations. 

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Upcoming Events

Daily: Self-Guided Tours of our facilities Monday - Sunday 9am to 4pm
*Holiday hours may very.

Upcoming Events

Our Mission

Friends of Ferncliff Cemetery is committed to the preservation and enhancement of Ferncliff Cemetery. We honor the legacy of those buried here with care and respect. Our efforts ensure the cemetery remains a peaceful sanctuary.

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Friends of Ferncliff exists exclusively for charitable purposes, including:

• Supporting Ferncliff Cemetery Association and its preservation initiatives

• Providing support to charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and cultural organizations

• Advancing programs that celebrate history, sustainability, and community engagement

We operate solely for charitable purposes and not for the financial benefit of any director or officer.

Our Efforts

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Historic Preservation

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Environmental Stewardship

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Community Engagement

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Education & Public Programs

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We help restore and maintain headstones, monuments, memorials, buildings, and landscapes of historic, cultural, architectural, and horticultural significance.

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We promote sustainability and support efforts that minimize the environmental impact of burial and cremation practices.

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We strengthen Ferncliff’s role as a place of remembrance, reflection, learning, and connection.

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We sponsor lectures, walking tours, and educational initiatives that increase public awareness and appreciation of Ferncliff as a community landmark and cultural resource.

Why It Matters

Ferncliff is more than a cemetery.
It is an arboretum, a historic landscape, and a place where memory, nature, and community come together.

Your support allows us to fund projects and programs that would not otherwise be possible — protecting this special place for generations to come.

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Support preservation, education, and sustainability at Ferncliff.Together, we honor the past and invest in the future.

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