Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Category: Cemetery

Address: Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

Phone: +19783183233

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Thais “Tory” Williams

May 29, 2022

An amazing cemetery! Check out authors ridge and also notice the engravings on the tombstone. These were very resilient people. Their tombstone are noticeable not austere unlike the tombstones in the old burial ground that has more of the original founders of concord, which were puritans. Check out the visitor center for awesome tours! General history and specialized available!

John Nesbit

Oct 15, 2021

Beautiful cemetery filled with history. So many notable people lived in Concord, this no surprise. Most visitors will head to the author's ridge area for Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne.

Jess McConnell

Oct 14, 2021

Really well maintained historical cemetery. Visit Author Hill and take your time to see the many historical figures resting here.

Felecia Eby

Apr 20, 2019

Beautiful cemetery. I normally like to walk at a fairly quick pace going through a cemetery but, this one felt peaceful. It was lovely to walk through and amazing to see the resting places of such notable, distinguished authors on Author's Ridge. Highly recommend.

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Questions & Answers

How many cremations are permitted per burial plot?

Patricia Iannuzzo | Feb 7, 2022
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | May 8, 2022

We allow up to 4 interments of cremated remains per single grave.

Can you drive a bus through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery?

Joan M. Crane | Sep 5, 2021
Tom belcastro | Sep 5, 2021

Sleepy hollow, is meant to be walked through graciously!!!

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Do families leave flowers or small plants at family markers on Memorial Day? What types are allowed or preferred by the caretakers - above ground in a planter?planted in the ground? Thank you!

K Wheeler | Sep 5, 2021
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 5, 2021

Hi, Yes you can leave potted plants and they will be removed after a couple weeks or if they become unsightly. You can also plant perennials and annuals adjacent to stones. Please call for any questions 978-318-3233

Are you allowed to walk with your leashed dog?

Jude Silver | Sep 5, 2021
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 5, 2021

Yes, Dogs are allowed while held on a leash.

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What is the price of a cemetery for buying a square meter?

Lianhua Zhang | Sep 5, 2020
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 5, 2020

Hi Lianhua, I think you are asking about pricing. Our price schedule is available on our website here: https://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/715/Fee-Schedule-and-Rates-PDF?bidId= Lots are available to current or former residents of Concord who meet our eligibility requirements please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Patricia

what famous people are buried there

Mark McAllister | Sep 6, 2019
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 6, 2019

Hi Mark, Thanks for asking and thanks Moe for your help! As Moe stated we do have some famous authors Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson as well as sculptor Daniel Chester French and teacher Elizabeth Peabody along with many others. Here is a link to an article I saw from last year but if you want further information please email me your mailing address and I would be happy to send you a map. https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/sleepy-hollow-cemetery-where-concords-legends-lie/ Best! Tish Hopkins Cemetery Supervisor

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I was just at Sleepy Hollow today visiting my Grandmother April 19th 2019 Patriots day @11:30 am Only to find that NOT 1 American flag was flying from any one of the Many flag poles in the cemetery . I'm embarrassed for whoever is responsible..

Ben Mason | Sep 6, 2019
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 6, 2019

Hi Ben, Flags are placed annually for Memorial Day and are removed just prior to Veterans Day when they are all retired properly in a ceremony at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This has been the tradition in Concord since the mid 1970s when it was determined that the flags should not be out all year as the weather fades and damages the flags. Typically they are placed 2 weeks prior to Memorial Day and this year it is scheduled for May 11th. If you have any questions or would like any further information please call the office 978-318-3233

Is there a fee to visit the cemetery

peter pisacrita | Sep 6, 2018
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 6, 2018

Hi Peter, No the cemetery is open to the public daily and there is not a fee.

Do you have a natual section for non resident

Bill De Zuttter | Sep 6, 2018
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery | Sep 6, 2018

Sorry no, we sell interment space to current and former residents of Concord only.

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