Forest Lawn Cemetery
Buffalo, NY 14208
Discount for groups
Handicap Accessible
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Tour Group Welcome Reception
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Established in 1849, Forest Lawn stands as one of America’s first purposefully designed rural cemeteries, encompassing 269 acres of resting space for nearly 170,000 permanent residents of all faiths. This non-profit landmark, listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places, is a pivotal part of Western New York’s cultural tourism. Visitors are drawn to its exquisite natural beauty—rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant trees—as well as its artistic treasures, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Blue Sky Mausoleum.
Forest Lawn’s history is as rich as its landscape, with notable figures such as a U.S. President, foreign royalty, veterans from every American conflict since the Revolutionary War, and people like us who have quietly built the community that we and our families enjoy. Their stories are preserved in the expansive archives of the Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center and brought to life through our award-winning tours and events.
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Five Most Recent Traveler Reviews
Stunning and Peaceful
Forest Lawn was established in 1849 and encompasses 269 acres of incredible monuments, which are nestled in a park like setting of rolling hills, small lakes, gorgeous trees and herds of beautiful...
Hidden Gem
If you like cemeteries don't miss this one. Lots of interesting monuments and many historic figures. You can pick up a map with dozens of highlights on it at the entrance. Among the greater...
Peaceful and Contemplative
There are many unique gravesites and some elaborate statuary. Be advised this cemetery is massive - 270 acres! Keep this in mind if you choose to walk the grounds.
Sunday in the park
This trip has been on my bucket list for ages. It did not disappoint. After a welcome and brief history of the site we climbed aboard a bus. There were about a dozen or so other people. The tour was...
Great, except for the noisy toddler
This is my second time on the trolley tour, having gone several years ago and enjoying it then as well. I took a friend of mine, and she thought it was gonna be a drag, and ended up raving about it...