Caring For Your Cemtetery Days
April 25-26, 2026

Caring For Your Cemetery Days

Join us for two Caring for Your Cemetery Days:

Day 1 – Friday, April 25

Roll up your sleeves and join Oakwood staff and members of the Heritage Foundation for a general cleanup of the grounds. It is simple work, but it matters. Water and snacks will be provided.

Day 2 – Saturday, April 26

As part of the New York Department of State’s Caring for Your Cemetery program, learn the proper way to clean and care for a headstone. The first 10 registered participants will receive a free cleaning kit to take home and care for a loved one’s stone.

Cemeteries like Oakwood do not take care of themselves. They rely on people who understand that preservation is an act of respect.

Advanced registration is required:

• Register for Day 1 - 4/25
• Register for Day 2 - 4/26

Come for an hour or stay for the day. Every bit of care helps keep these stories standing.