Allegheny Cemetery

02/24/2026

Gentle reminder that our bi-annual cleaning will begin soon!

We kindly suggest you come pick-up anything personalized or meaningful prior to the cleaning.

02/12/2026

We hope that you and your loved ones have been staying warm throughout this frigid winter!
🤍🩶🖤 Please continue to use caution when respectfully visiting for the safety of all who find sanctuary within our gates.

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Our Offices and Mausoleums will only be closed on Thursday, December 25th & Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holidays!

11/11/2025

Thousands of Veterans are laid to rest within our cemetery, and today we are reminded to pause, reflect and honor their sacrifices for our freedoms. Thank you for your service!

11/04/2025

Enjoy the changing colors of the season in our certified arboretum before winter is here and the leaves are gone! These hours are in effect until April!

07/22/2025

Dear Family & Visitors,
The Butler Street Gates will not be available to cars on Sunday, July 27th, until after 3PM. BikePGH is holding an Open Streets event where parts of Butler Street will be closed to vehicles, so as to promote cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Our pedestrian gates and Penn Ave. entrance will remain unaffected, should you wish to visit.
We thank you in advance for understanding this temporary road closure.

From Smallman St to Butler St: Shop, bike, and explore two unique Pittsburgh neighborhoods on 3.5 miles of car-free streets

07/07/2025

New Upcoming Event!

Join us for a field trip to Pittsburgh's Allegheny Cemetery on Sunday, July 13th. Everyone is welcome! Cost is $40 for the guided tour, trolley, and goodie bag. Sponsored by the Association for Gravestone Studies. For more information: https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/join-us-for-a-grip-field-trip/

07/03/2025

Happy Independence Day & Weekend to All!

To quote Abraham Lincoln (speaking about the Declaration of Independence in 1858:)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

We hope you have a safe and joyous holiday!

06/30/2025

The Cremation Memorial Trail features a natural sloped walking trail within a beautifully wooded section of the Cemetery. It is a peaceful place for families to reflect and heal while surrounded by nature.
Many families have urns from departed loved ones within their homes that are displayed on a mantel or hidden in a cabinet, but this cremation section offers a final resting place for those precious urns. Secure your family’s legacy with a permanent memorial that will stand the test of time.

06/18/2025

Join us on Saturday, June 21st for an exclusive tour featuring live actors. Seen at The Homewood Cemetery the last several years, we are proud to bring Prime Stage Theatre to the Lawrenceville community for the 1st time!

Experience this one-of-a-kind reenactment featuring 7 notables from Pittsburgh's history. One day only!

Here you will find a list of times for the Primestage Cemetery Walk *Allegheny Cemetery Edition* . Choose a time and purchase tickets to join us for this enchanting tour of Pittsburgh's past taking place on June 21st, 2025.

06/06/2025

Tickets available! Secure your spot today!

On June 21st, we'll take a tour through the lives of seven historic Pittsburghers who shaped our community. Join us for the Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk at Allegheny Cemetery - tickets at primestage.com! You'll have the opportunity to get to know these fascinating characters:

Kate Upshur Moorhead (played by Sandy Boggs)
Henry Oliver (played by Mark Boles)
Lucy O'Hara Morrison Schoyer (played by Sarah Campbell)
Thomas Shields Clarke (played by Marc LaSpada)
Calbraith Perry Rodgers (played by Johnny Patalano)
Delia Raymond Carr (played by Suzanne Ward)
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw (played by Beth Wilson)

Learn more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/pittsburgh/article/Prime-Stage-Theatre-CEMETERY-WALK-Adds-Theatrical-Touch-to-Pittsburgh-History-20250601