Restoring our Egyptian Revival Gateway: The Iron Fence
The historic cast iron fence that flanks our Egyptian Revival Gateway are the remaining sections of a fence that once ran the entire length of the Cemetery’s boundary on Mount Auburn Street. Over the years the fence suffered repeated damage … Continue reading
Improving our Entry
A series of projects underway at our Entry will greatly improve the experience of entering Mount Auburn for our families, clients, and visitors. Learn more about the many projects happening in our Entry from the interactive photo and the text below. … Continue reading
A New Landscape for Harvard Hill
The Harvard Corporation Lot (ca. 1830s) was created for burying students and professors at a time when transportation and burial technology did not allow for those who died far from home to be returned to their families. Currently, Lot 330 … Continue reading
Spruce Knoll Expansion
During the spring and summer of 2015, Mount Auburn Cemetery will be improving the cremation garden known as Spruce Knoll. Since its completion in 1995, Spruce Knoll has remained one of Mount Auburn’s most desirable burial areas. Designed by landscape … Continue reading