Albany Rural Cemetery

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3 Cemetery Ave

Albany, NY 12204

+1 (518) 463-7017

http://albanyruralcemetery.org

Albany Rural Cemetery, founded in 1841, is a historic and picturesque cemetery located in Menands, NY. With its park-like landscape, the cemetery provides dignified burial services and serves as a place of solace, inspiration, commemoration, and architectural interest for the region. The cemetery offers a range of services including burial plots, cremation options, mausoleums, crypts, niches, and green natural burial. It also houses a crematorium and provides genealogical research services. The Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery, a tax-exempt organization, actively supports the cemetery through education, fundraising, and public engagement.

As the Capital Region's finest cemetery, Albany Rural Cemetery is dedicated to preserving its rich history and promoting greater awareness and understanding of its significance. The cemetery offers various membership levels to the Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery, providing access to exclusive events, newsletters, and the members-only section of their website. Additionally, visitors can explore the cemetery's history through their online digital collections, blogs, and podcasts. Albany Rural Cemetery also has a store where visitors can purchase books, mugs, and stickers featuring the cemetery's logo.

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5.05 reviews

Loretta H.

6/3/2020

This was my first visit to the Albany Rural Cemetery even though I have resided in the Albany area all my life. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping on this glorious day. Strange to...

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Bruce K.

7/30/2019

Having been to the FDR Library and Museum this weekend, I was still tripping for Presidents and was pleased to learn that the late 21st POTUS was laid to rest here in Albany. Yes, Chester Alan...

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Ryan H.

5/23/2005

This is the third oldest cemetary in operation in the United States and it's right in my backyard. Who knew?? It's huge, and just because it's called rural doesn't mean it's a potter's field....

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Kevin J.

7/17/2012

I don't know what it is I'm on but i have this thing for cemeteries and old churches, taking pictures of them that is. I happen to be in this cemetery for other reasons, but this time i was there...

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Sharon R.

1/22/2013

I can't write a review but I am writing because my ancestors are buried in Albany Rural Cemetery. My great great grandfather and his family are buried there. His name was Dyer Fay Burnham. He died...

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