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
On Sunday, May 7th The Friends of Mount Hope unveiled the Holocaust Monument on Adlington Avenue dedicated to the more than 110 survivors buried at the cemetery. A large crowd of over 200 people represented the greater Jewish community, survivors’ families, the City of Rochester, and officials of the Town of Brighton. Bill Yager, the artist/sculptor who designed and crafted the beautiful monument, incorporated many of the ideas and emotions […]
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Tours,
Tours, Tours!
Restoration Projects Underway
“Mount Hope is a park, where man-made features combine with nature to make one of the most transcendentally beautiful areas in western New York.” Richard Reisem, a Founder of the Friends of Mount Cemetery
Cradle
Graves
The Friends of Mount Hope invite you to plant a garden.
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 Gallery
We have an extensive gallery of photos and videos! Start here to explore our gallery.