Welcome to the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery has been a Rochester, New York community treasure since its founding in 1838, and it belongs to each of us. Welcome to our website!
About the Friends of Mount Hope
The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery is a non-profit organization of volunteers founded in 1980 to restore, preserve, and encourage public use and enjoyment of this unique historical treasure. We have a wealth of resources available to help you learn about our community as reflected in the lives of those who chose Mount Hope Cemetery as their final resting place.
Featured Story
By Brian Cudzilo During a recent visit, my mother-in-law noticed something: “What’s up with all those college-named streets off Park Avenue?” Later, driving around the neighborhood, she asked, “Is Birr Street cold (lol implied)?” Confessing ignorance, I gave her a recent Epitaph to stall for time while I found answers. Momentarily satisfied, she still had questions: “When will there be a grandchild?” Well, Mother-in-Law, the college theme started with Harvard, but not the University. A 1951 Times Union article explains, “Hobart Arnold [Section I, […]
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Become a Volunteer
Join or Renew Membership
Enjoy the benefits of membership and help preserve the cemetery’s history and beauty.
Discover Your Ancestors
As a free, volunteer service to the public, FOMH responds to inquiries regarding burials at Mount Hope.
Explore Our Trees
Find information about the many types of trees in the cemetery.