The Kensico Cemetery

The Kensico Cemetery Service and Care Since 1889. Kensico Cemetery is a 460-acre cemetery and arboretum in Valhalla, NY. Official page.

Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, NY was founded in 1889 to alleviate the strain on New York City's overcrowded cemeteries under New York's Rural Cemetery Act of 1847. Today, visitors can enjoy the 460 acres of hillsides, pathways, woodlands, ponds, brooks, and streams in a variety of uniquely personal ways. In 1953 Kensico opened Sharon Gardens, a portion of the cemetery for members of the Jewish fai

th. Kensico Cemetery and Sharon Gardens have a rich history, and serves as the final resting place of a number of notable individuals who achieved success in the fields of business, entertainment, philanthropy, politics, and sports. As of July 2023 the cemetery is a certified Level II Arboretum by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta based on a set of professional standards.

🦅 5K Feature Friday 🦅Not everything worth seeing along the route is on the ground — look up! Kensico Cemetery is frequen...
09/04/2026

🦅 5K Feature Friday 🦅
Not everything worth seeing along the route is on the ground — look up! Kensico Cemetery is frequented by some incredible wildlife, including ospreys soaring overhead. You never know what you might spot along the way. 👀

Just one more reason the Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K is unlike any other race out there. See you on Sunday, October 25, 2026!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Valhalla/FriendsOfKensicoCemetery5KRunWalk

Kensico Cemetery: Honoring America's 250th Anniversary👗 September: Celebrating American Fashion & BusinessThis month: He...
09/03/2026

Kensico Cemetery: Honoring America's 250th Anniversary
👗 September: Celebrating American Fashion & Business
This month: Henri Bendel.
Born in Louisiana in 1868 to Jewish immigrant parents, Bendel moved to New York and opened a small millinery shop in Greenwich Village. By 1913, he'd built an eight-story store on West 57th Street, a move so influential the block became known as "the Rue de la Paix of New York." He was one of the first American retailers to bring Parisian designers like Schiaparelli and Chanel to American shoppers, and his brand's brown-and-white stripes became a New York fashion icon for over a century.
He rests here at Kensico; a name that helped shape American style.

Thank you to Deutsche Bank, our incredible sponsor of the upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oc...
09/02/2026

Thank you to Deutsche Bank, our incredible sponsor of the upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 25th, 2026!

Your commitment helps us continue our mission and make this event a success. You can register for the 5K here: https://runsignup.com/.../FriendsOfKensicoCemetery5KRunWalk

A huge thank you to Mariner Wealth Advisors for generously sponsoring our upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K on Sun...
09/01/2026

A huge thank you to Mariner Wealth Advisors for generously sponsoring our upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026! This event wouldn't be possible without your support. Join us for a day of fitness, community, and fun — register here: https://runsignup.com/.../FriendsOfKensicoCemetery5KRunWalk

Thank you to The Davey Tree Expert Company, our incredible sponsor of the upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Wa...
08/31/2026

Thank you to The Davey Tree Expert Company, our incredible sponsor of the upcoming Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 25th, 2026!

Your commitment helps us continue our mission and make this event a success. You can register for the 5K here: https://runsignup.com/.../FriendsOfKensicoCemetery5KRunWalk

On your mark, get set, GO! 5K Feature Fridays are back! 🍂🏃‍♂️Every Friday leading up to the Friends of Kensico Cemetery ...
08/28/2026

On your mark, get set, GO! 5K Feature Fridays are back! 🍂🏃‍♂️

Every Friday leading up to the Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 25, we're highlighting what makes this event — and this special place — so unique. From the historical beauty of Kensico Cemetery to the community spirit that brings runners and walkers together, we'll be sharing a new feature each week!

Follow along every Friday and get ready to lace up. 👟
You can register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Valhalla/FriendsOfKensicoCemetery5KRunWalk

Dog days of summer! On Friday, we bumped into Hoodsie Cone SDP, a Great Dane service dog, walking the grounds. Thanks fo...
08/17/2026

Dog days of summer! On Friday, we bumped into Hoodsie Cone SDP, a Great Dane service dog, walking the grounds. Thanks for letting us snap a photo, Hoodsie!

Mobility Danes of New England, Inc.

Until the 1980’s, when the railroad lines were electrified, Kensico Cemetery was a regular stop on the Harlem Line of Me...
08/14/2026

Until the 1980’s, when the railroad lines were electrified, Kensico Cemetery was a regular stop on the Harlem Line of Metro North. At one time, a dedicated Kensico Car outfitted especially for the transport of funeral parties operated between Grand Central Terminal and the cemetery. You can see a photo of it from one of the cemetery's old view books. Commuter trains still go by on a regular schedule.

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273 Lakeview Avenue
Valhalla, NY
10595

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+19149490347

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