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Welcome to Albany Rural Cemetery & Crematorium

The Capital Region’s finest cemetery founded on April 2, 1841

Our Mission:

Albany Rural Cemetery provides cemetery services with dignity for all in a historic and park-like landscape serving the region as a place for inspiration, solace, commemoration, history and architectural interest.

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Thank you to all who donated to our 2024 Annual Appeal. Your support is appreciated.

Every gift makes a difference.

Photos and additional information can be found in this pdf document Annual Appeal 2024.

Services

Burial Plots

Linden Cremation Garden

Mausoleums Crypts Niches

Green/Natural Burial

Crematorium

Genealogical Research

Join Friends of The Albany Rural Cemetery

Donate to the Friends annually and become a member of the Friends for that year. Membership is open to all. Membership donations are used to fund various activities and programs integral to the Friends’ mission.

Some Benefits of an Annual Friends Membership Donation

A subscription to Elegy, the quarterly Friends newsletter. Including articles and photo essays of historical people and events

Exclusive Invitations For Special Events - Like Tours And Outdoor Adventures

Donation / Membership Levels to Friends

Chester Arthur

Chester Arthur

Schuyler

Schuyler

Palmer

Palmer

Marcy

Marcy

Household

Household

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Individual

Corporate

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About Albany Rural Cemetery

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Funeral Homes

The Capital Region is home to many fine Funeral Homes and Directors. Click Here for a list.

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