Paxtang Cemetery

History

Historical Paxtang Cemetery was established in 1898 on what used to be known as the Thomas Rutherford Farm on South Progress and Paxtang Aves. There are 33 + beautiful acres of rolling hills, gentle slopes and level lands. 12 of the acres are undeveloped. There have been over 11,000 internments in the cemetery over the last 113 + years and room for another 10,000 in ground burials. The Paxtang Mausoleum is one of the cemetery's greatest treasures. The first phase was built in 1916 and the second in 1921. The entire mausoleum is made of granite and white marble. Inside you will find intricate stained glass windows in the walls and ceiling. Brass gates enhance the beauty of family crypts. There are currently four remaining crypts in this mausoleum. We hope to be building a new mausoleum in the near future. The mausoleum is also used today for chapel services during inclement weather.In July of 2006, the cemetery came under new ownership. Alesia Skinner and family own and operate the ceme

Specialties

Looking for a green burial cemetery where the PA native forest is placed on top of every burial or creative placement ideas for cremation ashes? Want to be in a luxury mausoleum, in a garden surrounded by perennials? Paxtang Cemetery is a progressive beautiful cemetery to meet today's changing demands for alternate methods of permanent placement. 120 years young and forever changing to meet our families changing requests. Visit Paxtang Cemetery in Harrisburg on Paxtang Ave / South Progress Ave. Surrounded by woods and the green belt. Some place special for your loved one's final place of rest.