ABOUT
Pine Grove Cemetery is a private, non-denominational burial ground owned and maintained by the Pine Grove Cemetery Association, a non-profit, tax-exempt entity under Section 501 (c) (13) of the IRS Code. Its location on a lovely quiet country road, is peaceful and serene. The adjoining land is under permanent protection from development, ensuring that the cemetery will remain tranquil in perpetuity. A variety of purchase options are available, including a memorial garden for cremains, individual plots for traditional burials and large family plots accommodating multiple burials and ensuring space for subsequent generations.
The cemetery is a window into the area's past, featuring the work of local 18th and 19th century stone cutters and quarry workers. It also offers details of the lives of early residents, much of which is not recorded anywhere else.
- BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF -
Catherine B. Miller | President
George Lazarus | Treasurer
Robert Mercurio | Secretary
Robert Healy
James Hurley
Erik Haupt II
Charlotte Owens
E. Bonnie Silvers
Hester Velmans
- FAQ -
Q: WHAT'S THE HISTORY OF THE CEMETERY?
Pine Grove Cemetery was established in the second half of the 18th century to serve the nearby residents. The first recorded burial was in 1758. Among the early burials was a Revolutionary War veteran, the first of many veterans to be buried there, including those who served in the Civil War and World Wars I and II.
Q: DO YOU STILL BURY PEOPLE? ARE PLOTS AVAILABLE?
Pine Grove Cemetery is a private, non-denominational burial ground with burial plots available for purchase. New Burial Sections are available for casket and urn burials, and now green burials. A Memorial Garden accepting urn burials was completed in 2019, with plot plans and sections.
Q: DO YOU HAVE AN INDEX OF NAMES OF PEOPLE BURIED IN THE CEMETERY?
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association refers to the Mark Dewey Research Center of the Sheffield Historical Society for an index of names of people buried in the cemetery. Public inquiry of specific records can be researched by the Research Center upon request.
Q: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW A PLAN OF PLOT LOCATIONS?
Pine Grove Cemetery on Bow Wow Road in Sheffield has the following documents on record: whole Cemetery map; locus map showing new burial areas; burial sections; and a map of the Memorial Garden. [2018 Plan for Additional Burial Space]
Q: HOW IS THE CEMETERY MAINTAINED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE?
OPERATING ACCOUNT: Pine Grove Cemetery is fortunate to receive ongoing public contributions which maintain the beauty and care of the property, including lawn mowing, clean up, poison ivy & bramble removal. We also send out a year-end Annual Appeal requesting renewal contributions. We always welcome contributions to continue improvements and maintain the grounds.
LONG TERM CARE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT: Managed by a local bank, our long-term investment account covers headstone repair, cleaning, recovery, tree planting, fence installation, etc.
ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation manages our endowment, the Pine Grove Cemetery Fund, where donors can easily contribute by way of the community foundation with testamentary gifts and other estate planning instruments to provide for long term care and maintenance of the cemetery in perpetuity. Charitable gifting through Estate Planning is another way that generous donors can support Pine Grove Cemetery.