Welcome to Lancaster Cemetery

Experiencing Lancaster Cemetery is like taking a step back in time. It has been a must-see site in Lancaster since opening to the public in 1846. Steeped in history and cultural significance, it’s hard to overstate the importance of this Victorian Era Cemetery.

As a Victorian cemetery, the grounds are designed for the community to visit and enjoy. The cemetery is the resting place to many notable Lancaster residents including Civil War General John F. Reynolds, famous painter Charles Demuth, and local folklore of Augusta Bitner. Lancaster Cemetery is the resting place for over 16,000 people and remains an active cemetery to this day.