Contact & Location for First Presbyterian Cemetery
Service Times for First Presbyterian Cemetery
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship
Programs & Ministries at First Presbyterian Cemetery
About First Presbyterian Cemetery
First Presbyterian Cemetery of Southold is among New York State's most important burial grounds, founded in 1640 as the state's oldest surviving colonial cemetery. Originally a one-acre plot set aside by Puritans who settled Southold, the cemetery has expanded to eight acres across four distinct sections: the Memorial Garden for cremated remains, the Memorial Section with flat inscribed stones, the Monument Section featuring an impressive collection of headstones and monuments, and The Old Burying Ground in the cemetery's northwest corner. The cemetery welcomes visitors during daylight hours and offers burial plots and columbarium niches for sale to all, with a virtual database allowing people to locate graves online. The grounds reflect significant historical, artistic, and religious importance through their gravestones and landscaping.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Presbyterian Cemetery
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The affiliated First Presbyterian Church holds Sunday morning worship at 10:00 am in the sanctuary; the cemetery itself is a burial ground open to visitors during daylight hours. Visitor Tips: Gravestone rubbings are permitted only in the Monument section on granite stones. Inquiries about purchasing burial plots or niches should be directed to the Church Office at (631) 765-2597.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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