Glendale Cemetery

Glendale Cemetery is a historic burial ground that has served Akron since 1839. It welcomes all faiths and denominations and offers ground burial, columbarium niches for cremated remains, mausoleums, and pre-need planning. The grounds are a park-like setting of 85 hilly acres with mature trees, and the cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many mausoleums honor prominent Akron citizens, and the cemetery is known for its varied architecture, including temple-style and Gothic structures.

The cemetery is open to visitors every day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and people are welcome to visit graves or walk the winding roads. The office keeps shorter weekday hours, and staff help families with burial decisions on a short timeline. The Memorial Chapel, built in 1876, hosts small gatherings of up to 100 people, including weddings, and the cemetery is at 150 Glendale Ave. in Akron.