Oakwood Cemetery relies on donations to maintain its grounds, preserve historic monuments, and support community programs. As a non-profit, the cemetery operates through plot sales and services, but these funds alone are insufficient for long-term upkeep. Donations help cover essential expenses such as landscaping, repairs, and preservation efforts. Your contributions ensure that Oakwood remains a serene, well-maintained final resting place and a valuable historical site for future generations. By donating, you play a crucial role in preserving the beauty and heritage of this significant landmark.


Donations can be made conveniently online using the buttons on this page, or, we're happy to accept checks by mail to our address:


Oakwood Cemetery Heritage Foundation

763 Portage Rd.

Niagara Falls, NY 14301


Beyond one-time donations, there are several impactful ways to support Oakwood Cemetery. Consider including Oakwood in your estate planning or will, ensuring a lasting legacy. Please contact us at info@oakwoodniagara.org if you would like to discuss these options.


We appreciate your generosity and partnership, securing the cemetery’s future for generations to come.

How do your donations get put to use?


Oakwood Cemetery Tours


Oakwood Cemetery Heritage Foundation offers popular tours including our Daredevil Tour, Tragic Tales Tour, Street Names Tour, and historical tours featuring European founders like the Porters, Schoellkopfs, C. B. Gaskill and others.


Oakwood Archiving Project


Established in 1852, Oakwood has an extensive collection of burial permits, records and maps.  All materials are being categorized and archived for protection against future deterioration.   Digitization is ongoing with the goal of making these records available to the public.


Historic Preservation


Oakwood Cemetery boasts historical structures including a family mausoleum (1910), a large Green and Wicks designed mausoleum building (1913), a stone gateway (1922), an office (1922), and a vault/crematory (1877/1956). Proper upkeep of these structures is important to the mission of the Oakwood Cemetery Heritage Foundation.


We accept online donations securely online through Square. You can make a one-time or monthly recurring donation.