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
John Pearsall was a huge figure in the history of the FOMH. According to his obituary, John was a Board member for 30 years—that is amazing in itself—but beyond that John was the leader of our gardening activities during the heyday of MH gardens. As a master gardener himself he attracted a contingent of master gardeners who designed and managed creative perennial gardens throughout the cemetery. He experienced fame during […]
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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.