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Greenwood Cemetery Rockford

Rockford, Illinois 61103. Rockford's oldest cemetery with elaborate Victorian monuments along the Rock River.

Founded

1846

Size

50 acres

Estimated burials

25,000

Price tier

Moderate

Open now

Closed

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Greenwood Cemetery Rockford serves Rockford, Illinois, as a municipal cemetery with roots dating back to 1846. Rockford's oldest cemetery with elaborate Victorian monuments along the Rock River. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, cremation, columbarium alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, chapel. Families typically encounter estimated burial pricing around $5,639.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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burial
pre planning
cremation
columbarium
flower delivery
monument sales
genealogy research
green burial
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
Pricing

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Price tier: moderate

Burial cost: $5,639

Cremation cost: $2,612

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

Source: Estimated from directory heuristics

Last checked: 2026-02-16

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Access guidance recommended

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Pet policy

not allowed

Nearby landmarks

Rockford Historic DistrictRockford City HallRockford Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Greenwood Cemetery Rockford?

Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.

Does Greenwood Cemetery Rockford offer cremation or columbarium options?

Greenwood Cemetery Rockford lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.

Can I research older burial records at Greenwood Cemetery Rockford?

Greenwood Cemetery Rockford has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.

Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Greenwood Cemetery Rockford?

Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.

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