Serving the Pittsburgh community for nearly 200 years, Allegheny Cemetery is an active burial ground nestled in the heart of Lawrenceville. Our cemetery is the peaceful final resting place for over 137,000 individuals.
Est. 1844
Welcome to Allegheny Cemetery
Founded in 1844, Allegheny Cemetery is one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved historic landmarks — and one of its most active. Spanning 300 acres in the heart of Lawrenceville, our grounds are home to over 137,000 individuals, including many of the city’s most notable figures, and remain a living part of the Pittsburgh community.
As a nonprofit organization, we take pride in offering exceptional, compassionate service alongside an unmatched setting. From traditional burial and cremation to memorialization and pre-planning, our dedicated team is here to guide families through every decision with professionalism and care.
With an accredited arboretum, miles of peaceful roads, and over 180 years of history to explore, Allegheny Cemetery is more than a final resting place — it is a landmark, a green space, and a place of comfort for the entire Pittsburgh community.
November 4, 2026
by Kaylee Hauck With nearly 180 years of operation and over 137,000 burials, there are a plethora of interesting headstones to find at Allegheny Cemetery. These monuments might be interesting because of their size, shape, or even because of who they commemorate. But some headstones are interesting because of the material they’re made of. Traditionally, popular materials for headstones included [...]
Making Arrangements
Allegheny Cemetery Offers a Complete Range of Burial Options
Allegheny Cemetery offers a full range of burial and cremation services, memorial options, and pre-planning resources to suit every preference and budget. Our experienced family service representatives are here to guide you through every decision with compassion and care whenever you need us.
The Allegheny Cemetery Difference
For arrangements, historical inquiries, general questions and more, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you.
Allegheny Cemetery serves as a working cemetery, a nonprofit organization, and a community institution, guided by a team of compassionate professionals. Our team strives to serve families with the same devotion today as when our gates first opened in 1844. From our 300 acres of arboretum-accredited grounds to our full range of burial, cremation, and memorial services, we offer families an unmatched setting and an unwavering commitment to honoring those entrusted to our care.
Serving All Faiths
Over 180 Years of service
Caring & Dedicated Staff
Help Preserve a Pittsburgh Legacy
For over 180 years, Allegheny Cemetery has been a living piece of Pittsburgh’s history — and keeping it that way takes a community. The Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association works tirelessly to protect our hallowed grounds, historic structures, and beloved landmarks.
Your generous support helps aid in the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the historic Allegheny Cemetery.
November 4, 2026
by Kaylee Hauck With nearly 180 years of operation and over 137,000 burials, there are a plethora of interesting headstones to find at Allegheny Cemetery. These monuments might be interesting because of their size, shape, or even because of who they commemorate. But some headstones are interesting because of the material they’re made of. Traditionally, popular materials for headstones included [...]