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Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603. A family cemetery serving Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.

Founded

2001

Size

74 acres

Estimated burials

11,914

Price tier

Budget

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed March 9, 2026.

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Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as a family cemetery with roots dating back to 2001. A family cemetery serving Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research. 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 $3,653.
Rural family burial ground
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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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Services

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burial
pre planning
cremation
columbarium
mausoleum
genealogy research
green burial
scattering garden
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
Pricing

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Price tier: budget

Burial cost: $3,653

Cremation cost: $1,786

Pre-planning: Not currently listed

Financing: Not listed

Source: Estimated from directory heuristics

Last checked: 2026-01-12

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Pet policy

allowed

Nearby landmarks

Lancaster Historic DistrictLancaster City HallLancaster Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery?

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 Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?

Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery 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 Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery?

Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery 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 Lancaster Peaceful Rest Cemetery?

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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