Construction Updates
This page is updated regularly. Please check regularly for new details about these and future projects.


Current Projects
Grove Street Pedestrian Entrances
Project Start: April 2025
Based upon the success of the four pedestrian entrances added to our Mount Auburn Street perimeter in 2024, the Cemetery will install two additional pedestrian entrances along our Grove Street perimeter in 2025. One of these new entrances will be installed in the southwestern corner of the Cemetery, off of Story Road and the other will be installed in the Meadow at the eastern end of Pheasant Path in late July. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-spring and will be completed by the end of summer. Walking access to all graves will be maintained throughout the project, but some roads may be closed to vehicles. Temporary signage will assist visitors with alternate parking and driving routes during any construction-related road closures.
Willow Court Crypt Improvements
Project Start: Week of June 23, 2025
In late spring or early summer, we will begin repairing and improving the walkways at Willow Court Crypts. This work will be completed separately from the nearby pedestrian entrance project but is also expected to finish by the end of summer. We plan to stage this work in a way that limits the amount of time access to each section of the Crypts is impacted and construction signage posted in advance will keep families and visitors informed about the scheduled work so that visitation can be planned accordingly.
We will be repairing the walkways in phases. For your safety, each section will be restricted during its respective construction phase.

Upcoming Projects
Pheasant Path Entrance Gate
Project Start: Week of July 21, 2025
The Grove Street and Pheasant Path pedestrian entrance will begin construction starting July 21st.
This pedestrian entrance gate being thoughtfully designed with accessible pathways and will feature new planting areas that will bolster the thousands of plants added to our landscape annually.
Recent Projects
Story Chapel Improvements
Project Start: April 7
The next phase of improvements in Story Chapel begins in early April with the repair of the wooden porte cochere at the chapel entrance and the installation of an accessible ramp inside the sanctuary. The chapel will be closed for services and to visitors while this work on the chapel's entrance and interior are completed. We anticipate work concluding by mid-May.
During this project, the Visitors Center will be temporarily located in the Egyptian Revival Gatehouse at the Mount Auburn Street entrance.