It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Join us for a panel discussion on the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces in end-of-life planning and death care. Our panel of experts will explore critical topics such as gender-affirming funeral care, legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, and inclusive hospice and palliative care. They will provide practical advice on preparing advance directives, advocating for […]
Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their fall fruits and nuts. REGISTER HERE>> Check-in will be at Story Chapel. […]
For the final 2024 installment of our Laurel Circle Lecture Series, our very own Vice President of Horticulture & Landscape Ronnit Bendavid-Val will provide an in-depth look at the current effects of the changing climate on our landscape and what to anticipate in the future. Among a host of relevant topics, Ronnit's discussion will focus on […]
Mark your calendar for our inaugural State of the Organization Meeting on Friday, November 1st, to be held in Story Chapel from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. We look forward to welcoming you and other members of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Community, in person and online, as we share news of our achievements from the past year and our plans for the future. […]
Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried […]
Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their fall fruits and nuts. REGISTER HERE>> Check-in will be at Story Chapel. […]
Get your hands in the soil alongside our horticulture staff during our annual fall bulb planting. Bulbs planted in the Cemetery each fall add blooms to Mount Auburn’s early spring season. Bring your enthusiasm and your favorite planting tool and gloves if you have them. We’ll have plenty on hand to share. Dress for garden […]
Curious about burial and memorialization at Mount Auburn Cemetery? Come learn about our various burial options, including cremation burial, natural burial, and conventional casket burial, and about the ways a person can be remembered at Mount Auburn whether they are buried here or not. You’ll have the opportunity to ask your own questions whether you attend in person or […]
Want to learn some very basic ways for drawing the nature you know and love here in Mount Auburn? Join illustrator Clare Walker Leslie in one or all of these Sunday afternoon sessions. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, teens and adults. No previous drawing experience needed. Bring a drawing pad, several pencils and an […]
As the days shorten and winter quietly settles in, come gather with us at our Greenhouse for our holiday wreath decorating workshop. Greenhouse staff will briefly demonstrate different techniques before everyone creates their own unique wreath design. Wreaths, ribbons, and a fine assortment of dried garden materials and ornaments will be available for all to […]