Home Page
Welcome to Mount Auburn
A PLACE OF INSPIRATIONAL BEAUTY and COMFORT
Founded in 1831, Mount Auburn’s mission has always been to inspire all who visit, comfort the bereaved, and commemorate the dead in a landscape of exceptional beauty.
Locate a Grave
Try our Burial Search
Looking for the grave of someone buried at Mount Auburn? Our online burial search allows you to locate all of those now buried here.
Planning to Visit Mount Auburn?
Help us protect this National Historic Landmark
Please help us to preserve Mount Auburn’s character and beauty by being mindful of our visitor guidelines.
Winter Events
Join us for a vibrant season of public programming
View our Calendar of Events and register to attend!
Join the Friends or Support a Special Project!
Help support programming, sustainability, preservation, ecology efforts, and more!
By becoming a member of the Friends of Mount Auburn, you can help sustain the natural beauty and rich history of Mount Auburn. Join the Friends or support a special project today!
Chapel Services
Plan a memorial service or reception
Whether you are planning a burial or a graveside memorial, our team is here to help. Regardless of if your family has burial space at Mount Auburn, we have chapels and ornamental gardens that can be used to host a commemorative event.
Join Our Team
We're Hiring!
Mount Auburn’s dedicated staff are responsible for the daily care and stewardship of this National Historic Landmark, accredited arboretum and botanical garden, and active cemetery. View our open positions.
News & Events
Artist-in-Residence Applications Now Open!
Applications for the 2026-2027 Mount Auburn Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program are now open through February 1, 2026. If you (or an artist you know) are looking for an immersive opportunity to showcase your creativity, we hope you will apply!
Photo of Lonnie Stanton (’24-’25 AiR) by Nell Mancini
SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light
Thank you to all who joined us for this year’s SOLSTICE—you made it a truly unforgettable experience! Tickets for next year’s SOLSTICE will go on sale in fall 2026, and Friends of Mount Auburn members will have exclusive pre-sale access. If you’re not a member yet, sign up today!
We hope to see you next year, but in the meantime check this year’s artworks and Thought Artist Video online.
Photo by Aram Boghosian
A New Way to Explore the Landscape: Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide
We are excited to announce that Mount Auburn Cemetery’s digital visitor guide is now live on the Bloomberg Connects app, an arts and culture mobile platform that helps visitors explore museums, gardens, and historic sites around the world.
How to access the app: On your smart phone’s App Store download the free Bloomberg Connects Arts + Culture app. Once the app is downloaded, search “Mount Auburn Cemetery” to get started. No login is required to access our guide.
Willow Pond Habitat Restoration
With an updated assessment of our waterbodies completed in August 2025, we now need your help to ensure the successful planting of native aquatic species to promote wildlife habitat and improve the health of our beloved Willow Pond.
Construction Updates
These current and upcoming construction projects support our goals of providing greater welcome, service, and beauty for all who visit. Thank you for your patience as we complete this important work.