Mount Olivet Cemetery
Location
4000 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
Working hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm, phone only
Contact
Phone:716-873-6500
Visitation Hours
All cemetery grounds are open from 7am until dusk
The main door of the mausoleums opens automatically from 7am until 6pm daily
History
Mount Olivet Cemetery was established in 1908 when Father Francis F. Kelly of Ascension Parish in North Tonawanda purchased 50 acres of land on Delaware Avenue to serve the growing Catholic population of the northern suburbs. In 1923, an additional 62 acres were added to expand the cemetery.
The cemetery was consecrated by Bishop Charles H. Colton on October 11, 1908. Mount Olivet later became the site of Catholic Cemeteries’ first mausoleum project. The Holy Family Mausoleum, dedicated by Bishop Edward D. Head in September 1979, now stands along the cemetery’s central mall.
Today, Mount Olivet Cemetery is the resting place of more than 50,000 individuals, with approximately 12 acres of undeveloped land reserved for future use. Bishop William Turner is buried near the original chapel, along with many priests of the Diocese. The cemetery also features a monument honoring Bishop John A. Duffy, the seventh Bishop of Buffalo (1937–1944).
Cemetery Tour
Explore the grounds through our short video tour and detailed site maps, offering an overview of the cemetery’s layout, features, and peaceful surroundings.
A new addition of glass front niches offers families a beautiful and timeless place of remembrance in Holy Family Chapel Mausoleum at Mount Olivet Cemetery. These elegant new units are already in high demand and available now for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to select a niche. To learn more or to select a niche in this new section, please schedule an appointment with a Family Service Counselor. You may contact our Mount Olivet office at 716-873-6500 to get started.
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