Cedar Hill Cemetery

Cedar Hill Cemetery is a 32-acre public burial ground in Suffolk featuring rolling terrain dotted with cedar trees and an array of family mausoleums, stone monuments, and decorated graves. The grounds sit at the intersection of North Main Street and contain pathways that guide visitors through the different sections.

Established in 1802 as Green Hill Cemetery, the site has served as a burial ground for generations of Suffolk residents. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for its significance to the region's architectural and historical heritage.

The cemetery serves as a repository of local identity, with burial sites honoring governors, military leaders, and service members who shaped Suffolk's past. Walking through it, you see how the community has marked the lives of those it considered important.

Visitors should follow memorial regulations that require floral vases instead of loose flowers and prohibit glass containers on the grounds. Parking is available only in designated areas, and only service animals are permitted to accompany visitors.

The grounds contain Suffolk's first scatter garden, a dedicated space enclosed by wrought-iron fencing with memorial plaques and benches for those choosing alternative burial options. This area reflects a different approach to memorialization compared to traditional grave markers.