How much is a plot at Crown Hill Cemetery?

Estimated prices for a Burial Plot for an Adult

Single plot Space to bury a single person.	$500 – $10,000
Endowment Covers ongoing cemetery upkeep and maintenance.	$100 – $900
Administrative fees Any additional administrative fees that may be necessary.	N/A – $250
Total estimated cost	$2,300 & Up

Can you visit Crown Hill Cemetery?

We welcome you to discover, explore and experience historic Crown Hill Cemetery on our award-winning PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS!

How many vice presidents are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery?

three vice presidents
Several prominent local, state, and national politicians are buried at Crown Hill including one president and three vice presidents. Harrison was the 23rd American president and was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, ninth president and territorial governor of the state of Indiana from 1801-1812.

Where is the largest cemetery in the US?

Rose Hills Memorial Park takes up 700 acres in the hills of Whittier. It’s the biggest cemetery in the US and contains one of the oldest mausoleums in the state.

How old is Crown Hill Cemetery?

In response, Crown Hill Cemetery was organized in 1863 as a non-profit, non-denominational cemetery and saw its first burial (a woman by the name of Lucy Ann Seaton) in June 1864, one day after the cemetery’s dedication.

Are dogs allowed in Crown Hill Cemetery?

Pets. Pet walking is allowed for cemetery property owners only. Pets must be on a leash and owners must pick up after their pets.

Is Crown Hill Cemetery a national cemetery?

Today, the private Crown Hill is notable as the third-largest non-government cemetery in America. In addition to the Union soldiers, Confederate prisoners were buried at Crown Hill National Cemetery.

Are dogs allowed at Crown Hill Cemetery?

What time does Crown Hill Cemetery open?

Open Apr. -Sept., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. -Mar., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no admission fee to visit the cemetery; however, private guided tours and public tour fees vary.

When was Crown Hill Cemetery built?

In 1866, the Federal Government purchased 1.4 acres of land within Crown Hill Cemetery to establish Crown Hill National Cemetery. Union soldiers who died in local hospitals, or who were stationed in area posts, were first buried in the city’s Green Lawn Cemetery.

How many acres is Crown Hill Cemetery?

First incorporated on September 25, 1863, with the purchase of 236 acres of land, Crown Hill today covers 590 acres. In 1866, the United States government purchased 1.37 acres to create the United States National Military Cemetery within Crown Hill.