Planning Your Visit
Ready to explore Lancaster Cemetery? Find everything you need to know to make sure you get the most out of your visit to this incredible Victorian Cemetery. Walk the grounds, hear nature’s sounds, and enjoy a bit of peaceful solitude away from the hustle and congestion of the surrounding city. Be sure to also check out our Community Events calendar for upcoming activities. If you need any help or require any further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Hours
Although our gate is always open, our grounds are only open from dawn to dusk. Visits after sunset are only allowed during special events hosted by the cemetery.
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Upcoming Community Events and Activities
Restrictions and Requests
We do not allow exercising pets on the grounds.
You are welcome to eat and drink, but please dispose of your trash. Trash cans are available in the first and second circle.
Do not touch or climb on monuments. Our monuments are generally stable, but they are also quite old. We recommend photographing monuments rather than taking rubbings of monuments.
Parking
Park your vehicle on any of our paved roadways inside the cemetery. Limited parking can also be found outside the Cemetery Gates on Lemon Street.
Getting Here
Find your way to Lemon Street in Lancaster, PA and head East. We’re just East of the Lemon and Lime intersection, and you can drive through the gate and park on any of our paved roadways.
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More specific directions can be found with your favorite map tool and our caretaker’s house address: 205 E Lemon, Lancaster, PA 17602