FAQs & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I locate a loved one buried at Greenwood Cemetery?
One of the things visitors appreciate most about Greenwood Cemetery is our personal service! If you visit during daily office hours, we will take you to the correct gravespace- and no appointment is necessary. The office can also send a map with approximate directions given contact information.
Can you help me locate relatives in my family tree/trace my ancestry?
The office is happy to provide the dates of death and burial as well as the location of graves of anyone buried at Greenwood Cemetery. We do not have access to birth or death certificates. Contact the office if you’d like information on your ancestors
How do I know if my loved one is buried at Greenwood Cemetery?
The office is happy to assist with this information. The Find-a-Grave website is also helpful and often has photos of grave markers, etc.
What are the payment options available?
The cemetery accepts credit cards, but must pass the fee charged by the payment processing company on to the customer. We do accept checks or cash. Lots and niches may be purchased by making regular payments with no finance charge or outside company, once arrangements have been made with the cemetery office.
I cannot see the flower vase on my loved ones’ bronze marker. Is it missing?
Bronze vases add beauty and versatility to a cemetery marker, and allow placement of flowers seasonally or during visits. When not in use, the vase can be stored upside down to prevent water and freezing damage. To use it, give the knob a quarter turn, lift and flip the vase upright. Then set it in the slots, and give it a quarter turn to secure.
Can I sell unused lots back to the cemetery?
Sometimes, families find themselves with gravespaces they no longer need. Greenwood Cemetery maintains a list of plots owners intend to sell. If the cemetery can find an interested buyer, the cemetery will buy back the unwanted graves at the original purchase price, then sell and issue a new deed to the new owner.
Can I give burial rights to other family members?
While every family situation is unique, lot owners do have the ability to specify who may use gravespaces. Call the office to discuss your wishes and to obtain any necessary paperwork.