Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Albany Rural is still an active Cemetery with many different burial options available including traditional burial plots, cremains garden, and a mausoleum with burial niches. Contact our office for more information: info@albanyruralcemetery.org

See the Upcoming Events page for upcoming tours and lectures.

Yes, a donation to Friends of the Albany Rural Cemetery is tax-exempt (501c3) and will help us to preserve and protect this incredible historic resource. Click on the donate button on the home page to get started.

With nearly 500 acres, the Albany Rural Cemetery can be challenging. See  Maps and Directions for suggestions on how to navigate the Cemetery.

Perpetual Care is an endowment given to the Albany Rural Cemetery at the time of the lot purchase by a lot owner. This endowment is intended to help care for that specific lot in accordance with the New York State Non-for-Profit Corporation Law and Cemetery Law. The interest generated from the endowment is what is allowed to be used to help maintain the lot. This small amount of interest helps to pay for the cutting/trimming of grass on the burial lot on an annual basis.

Note that Perpetual Care does not cover any costs for gravestone monument or mausoleum maintenance upkeep or repairs.  Those are the responsibility of the lot owner and their family members.

Our Mowing Schedule shows when each lot is scheduled to be mowed, weather permitting.