Glenwood Cemetery Lockport, New York

Headstones serve as lasting memorials to preserve the past of the ones we love and the memories we cherish with them. We, at Glenwood, are providing the service of cleaning your loved one’s headstone and keeping them looking fresh and untarnished. We use D/2, a biodegradable solution that removes stains from mold, algae, mildew, lichens and air pollutants. It is effective on marble, granite, limestone, brownstone, travertine, masonry, terra cotta, concrete, stucco and even wood. If you are interested in having your loved one’s stone cleaned, please contact the cemetery office for prices. (716) 433-3060

The following article was published in the Lockport Journal. The exact date is unknown. Col. James D. Ames of New York, formerly of this city, died in his rooms at the Madison Avenue Hotel at 10:55 last evening. The sad announcement reached here this morning carried surprise and sorrow to a wide circle of attached friends. Although it appears that Col. Ames had been ill for a number of days with the grip and finally pneumonia, very few outside his immediate family, who were a...Continue reading

Some of you may have noticed some changes at Glenwood. Please be patient for our future improvements.

Moses Crapsey is buried in his family plot in Glenwood. Section 5 Lot 74 Grave 3.

"I am once again asking you to buy the Glenwood Cemetery book.- Bernie, probably Get yours now at the cemetery office or https://niagara-art-trail.square.site//glenwood-cemete/70

No one knows who will be carried across the water to Hart Island on the next waves of the dead. No one knows who will be brought back from its anonymous earth by shovel-bearing workers in hazmat suits. This summer, TIME was granted unprecedented access to Hart Island to observe burial and exhumation operations and, on June 26, witnessed the retrieval and formal reburial of casket 40-3 and its occupant, Ellen F. Torron. This is her story.

Just a friendly reminder that our gate closes at dusk.

Just a reminder that Glenwood Cemetery: A Glimpse into its History and the People Buried There, Volume I is Now On Sale! This 200+ page volume reconstructs the cemetery’s history via a variety of sources including trustee minutes. It includes more than 180 biographies, and many veterans are featured with some fabulous photos. The Special Places in the Cemetery chapter provides an extended review of some of the more unique sections, buildings and lots found in the historic c...emetery. The 1892 map, divided into sections, is also included. The book is available in Lockport at the Glenwood Cemetery Office, 325 Glenwood Ave., Orleans Monument Company, 7 Hawley St., Niagara County History Center, 215 Niagara St. and the Niagara Art Trail Gallery, 3976 Lockport Olcott Rd. (Wrights Corners Plaza). This book will also be available online at https://niagara-art-trail.square.site/ and shipping is available for a fee. Book price is $25. Thanks for your support!

The practice of leaving coins with the deceased dates back to the ancient Greeks, who believed the rivers Styx and Acheron separated the living from the dead. A ferry trip was required to cross these waters, otherwise the soul of the deceased would be forced to wander the river banks for 100 years. To avoid this, they placed a coin in the mouths of their dead as a way to pay Charon. Charon was what they called the mythical ferryman who navigated the boundary between living an...d dead. Charon needed payment to be able to carry out this service, and so coins were placed over the eyes or in the mouths of the deceased as remittance. Consequently, if no bribe was offered to Charon, access across the river was denied, and the soul of the deceased was cursed to roam its banks for a hundred years. A modern urban legend, however, one that first began circulating the internet around 2009, claims that when coins are seen on military headstones, the different denominations mean very specific things not just remembrance. A quarter, for instance, allegedly means you served in the same unit as the deceased, or a quarter means you were present when the deceased lost his life. Of course, you still may find coins on a military headstone, just as you may find them on anybody’s headstone. The practice of having different coins to signify specific things on military headstones is a recent idea and not a longstanding practice. That said, items ranging from stuffed animals and photographs to military medals and coins frequently appear in American military cemeteries. It goes without saying, but if you see a coin (or any other object or artifact) sitting atop a gravestone, it’s best to leave it there; it’s not an accident. Acknowledge it for what it is: a symbol of respect and a token of remembrance for a life that once was.

Glenwood Cemetery Photo Scavenger Hunt During the pandemic, social distancing is a must. Parks, schools and many public areas have been shut down or have limited the amount of people congregating at one location. One way to get some exercise and still social distance is to visit our cemetery. Glenwood Cemetery is still open as long as social distancing is practiced (please see our COVID-19 update for any further protocol.) Please maintain safe distance from staff and othe...r civilians. Rules: Please be safe. No running amongst the stones, the ground is uneven and you may fall. Please do not touch any of the stones or monuments, many are old and fragile works of art and must be preserved and protected. Be respectful to the living and the dead; remember a cemetery is a solemn place, respect those who are there to visit their loved ones. Don’t be a litter bug. HAVE FUN! Suggestions: Give yourself (or your group) a time limit to see how many you can find. Split the list amongst your group, first one who completes (photographs) their segment, wins! Instructions: Locate and photograph the following throughout Glenwood Cemetery. On Facebook, create a photo album of your scavenger hunt and tag Glenwood Cemetery as your location with the hashtag #glenwoodscavengerhunt 1. A death date of 1985. 2. A person who lived to be over 100 years old. 3. A stone bearing your first or last name. 4. A headstone with a built-in vase, filled with flowers. 5. A stone with the Masonic Square and Compasses Emblem. 6. An engraving of a slice of pizza. 7. The wedding date of the departed couple. 8. The words Hope, Charity and Justice on one stone. 9. A gravestone shaped like a book. 10. The first name Sophia. 11. The last name Hunting. 12. A headstone that reads Friend. 13. A headstone of someone who’s last name is the same as a street or school in the City of Lockport. 14. The word volleyball etched on a stone. 15. An anchor. Have Fun!

We would like to congratulate Stacy and David who got married at Glenwood Cemetery on October 31st. Thank you for letting us witness your special day. We wish you all the happiness in the world!

When the leaves fall, the whole earth is a cemetery pleasant to walk in. Henry David Thoreau

Purchase your Glenwood Cemetery book today to learn about our history and the lives of our residents. Proceeds benefit the Glenwood Cemetery Foundation. https://glenwoodlockport.com/glenwood-cemetery-book

Poland does not celebrate Halloween, but Poland sets its cemeteries on fire and those cemeteries are the most beautiful places to be on November 1st 1st Novem...ber- All Saints’ Day and 2nd November All Souls’ Day are days when almost everyone visits graves of their family members. The gravestones are decorated with colorful chrysanthemums in full bloom (in Poland those flowers are associated with this particular occasion) and millions of grave candles (zniczy), which symbolize the presence of God and reminds of the prayer that has been said in a moment of reflexion for those who passed before us. November 1st is a national holiday in Poland. This special time of the year creates a very melancholic atmosphere full of spiritual contemplation about those who are not with us in this world anymore.

Frances Emogene Welch Bourlier December 12th, 1897 December 19th, 1965 Section 20 Lot 1 Grave B4 Gold Star Mothers and families know the immeasurable cost of fighting for the ideals we believe in, and they know the pride that comes with exemplary service to America. -President Barack Obama September 23, 2011...Continue reading

Hello Everyone! We are published as of yesterday night! So exciting... The books are $25 plus $2 tax and can be purchased in the following ways - hopefully more to be added. Glenwood Cemetery Office 325 Glenwood Ave... Lockport NY Call 716.433.3060 for office hours glenwoodlockport.com Orleans Monument Co. 7 Hawley St Lockport call 716.434.3787 http://orleansmonumentcompany.com/ Niagara Art Trail Office 3976 Lockport-Olcott Rd, Suite C (Near Clydes Feed Store, Plaza) Wrights Corners call 716.609.0433 Order online with delivery extra https://niagara-art-trail.square.site/ Thank you in advance for your support! Shelley Richards, author Glenwood Cemetery Volume I Available NOW!

If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of the new Glenwood Cemetery book, it’s now available on the Niagara Art Trail website.