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About

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens has been a lovely final resting place for families in York, Pennsylvania, since 1958. With 180 acres of land, including 120 that are undeveloped, we will be able to serve Southcentral Pennsylvania for generations to come.

Beautifully landscaped cemetery

Front Exterior Building at Susquehanna Memorial GardensOur peaceful cemetery is beautifully landscaped with trees, shrubs, flowers and a pond. All of our gardens have statues sculpted in Italy out of Carrara marble. The cemetery office is in the historic Ye Olde Valley Inn. The inn, built in 1740, was dismantled from its original location and restored at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

Many burial and cremation options

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens offers a range of burial and entombment options. For cremation, columbarium niches, private columbaria and cremation benches provide lasting tributes. The cemetery has 2 sections for lawn crypts. The Yorktowne Chapel Mausoleum provides an above-ground choice. We also offer private estates and family estates.

Gardens for military families and pets

Noah's Garden of Pets entrance at Susquehanna Memorial GardensIt is our honor to serve veterans and military families. The Military Garden of Honor is dedicated to veterans and their immediate family members. And because pets are part of the family too, Noah’s Garden of Pets is reserved for furry and feathered friends.

Your trusted provider

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, you receive not only the compassionate care you expect from a York-operated establishment, but also the value you deserve.

You are welcome to visit us at 250 Chestnut Hill Road to meet our welcoming staff and tour the cemetery grounds. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or would like to talk about planning ahead.

History

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens in York, Pennsylvania, was dedicated in May of 1958. The original owners were Fred Hill, Wentworth Vedder, Elmer Morris and John Regan. All are buried at the cemetery. Fred was laid to rest in the Hill private mausoleum, located at the entrance of the cemetery.

Our historic inn

In 1962, Ye Olde Valley Inn, the first inn built west of the Susquehanna River, was doomed for destruction. It was dismantled and restored as the cemetery office at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. The inn was originally built in 1740, and it played an important role in the Underground Railroad by sheltering runaway slaves.

Cemetery growth and expansion

In 1996, Susquehanna Memorial Gardens became a Dignity Memorial® network provider and the development of the cemetery continued. Since 1996, we have developed 2 lawn crypt sections, 4 columbaria and a 2nd phase of mausoleum crypts.

Planning for the future

Susquehanna Memorial Gardens comprises 180 acres. Only 57 of those are developed. They hold more than 11,800 burials to date. With more than 100 acres still available for development, the cemetery can serve as a final resting place for many more generations.

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Ratings & Reviews

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

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March 2021

"Everyone we worked with were very nice and had everything under control when we arrived. Very well organized and wonderful people to work with to make sure you have everything thing you need."

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February 2021

"Dad has been with you 20 years ,Vet section. I and my family visited the cemetery often. Dad's site was always well cared for..in fact, many times mom and I would drive thru the entire cemetery. It is always impeccable. Flowers and displays are always in good taste. Since it takes not only front office personnel to help the families during a difficult time, the groundskeepers keep the graves beautiful and well groomed all year round. Kudos to the entire staff!!!"

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February 2021

"I felt no pressure and was at ease. The memorial gardens are always beautifully kept. I will definitely use the services again when the need arises."

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January 2021

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