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Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens

Rochester, New York 14620. A family cemetery serving Rochester, New York, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.

Founded

1870

Size

18 acres

Estimated burials

3,240

Price tier

Budget

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Closed

Directory signals last refreshed March 13, 2026.

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Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens serves Rochester, New York, as a family cemetery with roots dating back to 1870. A family cemetery serving Rochester, New York, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, genealogy research, green burial alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths. Families typically encounter verified burial pricing around $2,669.
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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
genealogy research
green burial
scattering garden
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parking
benches
walking paths
Pricing

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Price tier: budget

Burial cost: $2,669

Cremation cost: $1,080

Pre-planning: Not currently listed

Financing: Not listed

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Last checked: 2026-01-14

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Pet policy

allowed

Nearby landmarks

Rochester Historic DistrictRochester City HallRochester Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens?

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 Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens offer cremation or columbarium options?

Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.

Can I research older burial records at Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens?

Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens 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 Rochester Heritage Memorial Gardens?

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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