Ferncliff Cemetery, Cemetery in Greenburgh, United States

Ferncliff Cemetery is a burial ground with three community mausoleums, a crematory, a small chapel and an administrative office in Greenburgh, United States. The grounds cover a wide area with paths that wind through maintained lawns and clusters of trees.

Ferncliff Cemetery was founded in 1902 as a non-sectarian burial ground about 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Its oldest mausoleum, the Ferncliff Mausoleum known as the Cathedral of Memories, was built in 1928; the Shrine of Memories followed in 1956 and Rosewood, designed by Joseph J. Mangan, was completed in 1999.

Many musicians, actors and writers who shaped American culture during the 20th century are buried here. Visitors often come to pay respects at the graves of jazz legends, entertainers and civil rights figures.

The grounds are large, so driving or walking along the main roads helps reach different sections. Paths are mostly paved and level, making it easier to move around.

The crematory handles about one-tenth of all cremations in New York State, even though it sits in a relatively small town. The mausoleum area uses Oriental rugs on marble floors to soften footsteps and create a quieter setting.