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Cemeteries
Forest Hill Cemetery
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 the General Services Department at (313) 224-1935 for assistance. For information on finding a plot, please call Detroit Parks & Recreation at (313) 224-1100.
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 the General Services Department at (313) 224-1935 for assistance.