Love in Action

"Everywhere in Elmwood one encounters evidence of the love entertained by the living for the dead."

Those words were written about Elmwood Cemetery over 130 years ago by the president of the cemetery association. It might sound a little strange and old-fashioned, but it's true, even today. Visit Elmwood Cemetery at any time, and you will see that the staff has been working to make and keep it beautiful. When you see it, you realize that Elmwood Cemetery is deeply loved.

I spoke with someone recently who asked, “What are Elmwood’s greatest needs?” The answer came easily. Elmwood Cemetery is a nonprofit organization, and like any other nonprofit, we need your support for the cemetery’s care. Mowing and edging the grass, trimming trees, repairing streets, and performing hundreds of maintenance needs in any given week are top priorities for us.

Just recently, Elmwood finished an expensive but necessary bridge repair. Our iconic bridge dates to 1904. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s iconic. It’s beautiful. This is just one of the pieces to the puzzle that is caring for a 172-year-old property.

Mr. Lenow continued in his writing:

There is not in all this broad land a more attractive spot.

How many times have we heard from visitors that Elmwood is stunning, beautiful, magnificent, magical, and unbelievable? We can’t say, but it’s a thrill to receive the kind words and compliments. It means that over the many decades that Elmwood has been round, the staff has been able to perform their tasks to satisfaction because they have support from people like you.

Your generosity makes all the difference. Please give and support the cemetery’s care and maintenance today. We appreciate all donations, and your gift will be acknowledged in Elmwood’s semi-annual newsletter and online.

On behalf of all of us who work to keep Elmwood beautiful because your family members and friends who are buried here deserve nothing less: thank you.

Sincerely,

Kim Bearden, Executive Director