At Oakwood, we host various events throughout the year to celebrate special occasions, support fundraising efforts, and promote educational opportunities. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Upcoming Events
Caring For Your Cemetery Days
Join us for two Caring for Your Cemetery Days:
Day 1 – Friday, April 25
Roll up your sleeves and join Oakwood staff and members of the Heritage Foundation for a general cleanup of the grounds. It is simple work, but it matters. Water and snacks will be provided.
Day 2 – Saturday, April 26
As part of the New York Department of State’s Caring for Your Cemetery program, learn the proper way to clean and care for a headstone. The first 10 registered participants will receive a free cleaning kit to take home and care for a loved one’s stone.
Cemeteries like Oakwood do not take care of themselves. They rely on people who understand that preservation is an act of respect.
Advanced registration is required:
Come for an hour or stay for the day. Every bit of care helps keep these stories standing.
On Veterans Day, Oakwood Cemetery will host a service starting at 11 a.m., featuring a solemn remembrance ceremony with the sounding of taps on the bugle, rifle salutes, and the stirring sound of bagpipes.
2026 date TBD. Remembers, Honor and Teach ceremony at noon. Wreath laying follows.
Learn more and purchase a wreath!
