Cemeteries
The operator for each cemetery is located at Gethsemane
Forest Hill Cemetery
Dating back to 1865, Forest Hill Cemetery is located at the corner of Meyers and Lyndon on the west side of Detroit, almost adjacent to the Department’s Adams-Butzel Recreation Complex. Although this cemetery does not have plots available for purchase any longer, however, should one have pre-purchased a plot, he/she should contact Gethsemane Cemetery at (313)-922-8577.
Mount Hazel Cemetery
Mount Hazel was established in 1855 on Lahser between W. Mc Nichols and W. Seven Mile Roads. Mount Hazel is also the final resting place of legendary Delta Blues recording artist, Eddie James “Son” House Jr. No new plots are available for purchase, however, should one have pre-purchased a plot, he/she should contact Gethsemane Cemetery at (313)-922-8577.
Gethsemane Cemetery
Gethsemane Cemetery was dedicated in 1909 by two Evangelical Lutheran churches. Gethsemane is located on Gratiot Avenue, just west of Conner near Detroit City Airport. No new plots are available for purchase at this time, however, should one have pre-purchased a plot, he/she should contact Gethsemane Cemetery at (313)-922-8577.