Lawrence Cemetery

Lawrence Cemetery is a burial ground in Queens with granite headstones, marble monuments, and organized grave sections spanning multiple acres. The grounds feature traditional burial plots representing different styles and periods.

The cemetery was established to document early Queens settlement and is now a New York City Landmark. Its history is closely tied to the growth of the Queens community.

The burial ground served different religious communities over generations, and its gravestones show the diversity of families who shaped Queens.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot with walking paths connecting different grave sections. Plan time for genealogical research if you are searching for family records among the rows of burials.

The cemetery sits on elevated terrain and offers views of the surrounding Queens neighborhoods. This position gives visitors a chance to see how the landscape shapes the wider area.