West Parish Garden Cemetery

West Parish Garden Cemetery A non-denominational garden cemetery open to all and listed on the National Register of Historic Pla Directly behind the chapel is a reflection pond.

One of New England’s rare garden cemeteries listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A non-denominational cemetery open to all, the West Parish Garden Cemetery offers over 50 acres of gardens, lawns, and woodland trails, enclosed by a magnificent stone wall and featuring cobblestone walkways, a stone bridge, and reflecting ponds. The triumphal arch, one of the finest examples of stonewo

rk in the Commonwealth, serves as the gateway to this historic, pastoral place. The cobblestone path leads to the stone cottage which once served as a meeting place for the bereaved. Down the road one will find The Chapel at West Parish, an English-style stone chapel built in 1909 with Tiffany stained glass windows. The original cemetery was established in 1692 and enlarged in 1908 with a generous gift from William Wood, Andover textile industrialist.

03/18/2026
02/22/2026

The cemetery will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the winter storm and cleanup efforts. Stay safe and warm!🌨️

01/27/2026

West Parish Garden Cemetery will be closed to walkers and traffic on Tuesday, January 27th, due to ongoing road widening and winter storm clean up efforts. 🌨️

01/25/2026

Good morning, the cemetery will be closed today at noon and tomorrow due to the snowstorm. Stay safe and warm out there! ❄️

The guided Cemetery History Walk will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10:30 - noon. The walking tour begins at...
09/12/2025

The guided Cemetery History Walk will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10:30 - noon. The walking tour begins at the Arch across from 129 Reservation Rd in Andover. Come and learn about the notable people buried in the cemetery. The tour includes a visit to The Chapel at West Parish where one can hear the organ play and see the gorgeous Tiffany stained-glass windows. Hope you can join us!

Hydrangea Day in the Cemetery will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 10am-2pm. The public is invited to cut stems from...
09/04/2025

Hydrangea Day in the Cemetery will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 10am-2pm. The public is invited to cut stems from our 100+ year old plants in Hydrangea Circle. Bring your own clippers or borrow ours. Pre-cut stems will also be available under the tent across the street from West Parish Church. Donations via cash, check, or Venmo are gratefully accepted. Details on the website

This privately owned non-denominational cemetery welcomes all. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the West Parish Garden Cemetery is a unique combination of woodland paths, cobblestone walkways, a stone bridge, and reflecting ponds spanning over 50 acres.

Saturday June 14th is a busy community day at the Cemetery. History Walk - Meets at the arch at 10:00am Chapel Open to t...
06/05/2025

Saturday June 14th is a busy community day at the Cemetery.

History Walk - Meets at the arch at 10:00am
Chapel Open to the Public - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lantern Festival 7:00 - 9:00pm

All are open to the public, no tickets or registration required.
Purchasing lanterns at the Lantern Festival are $15.

More info at www.westparishgardencemetery.org in the Calendar of Events

02/18/2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Caution!
Icy road conditions in the cemetery. Enter at your own risk. We are treating the roads but it's slippery in many areas. Walkers beware.

The popular guided history walk, led by Martha Tubinis and Jim Batchelder, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 beginn...
05/21/2024

The popular guided history walk, led by Martha Tubinis and Jim Batchelder, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am. The walking tour informs participants of the history of West Parish and some of the notable people buried in the cemetery. The tour will conclude inside of the Chapel, where one can hear the organ play and see the gorgeous Tiffany stained-glass windows. The tour is free and lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Please meet at the Arch across from 129 Reservation Road in Andover.

Address

129 Reservation Road
Andover, MA
01810

Telephone

+19784753902

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