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Service and Care since 1889

The Kensico Cemetery was organized in 1889 under the “Act authorizing the incorporation of Rural Cemetery Association” passed April 27th 1847 and the several amendments thereto. The first interment was made September 1, 1889. This Cemetery is in the Hamlet of Valhalla in the township of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, New York. It has frontage of about one mile on the Rail Road track with a gradual ascent to the highest point of land between Tarrytown and Long Island Sound.

  • November 6, 2024

    Friends of Kensico Cemetery Unites Community for a Cause During Fall 5K

    Valhalla, NY – November 2024 On a brisk fall morning on Sunday, October 27th, participants from across Westchester County gathered for the Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5K Run/Walk in support of the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester and the Friends of Kensico Cemetery. Over 150 participants of all ages [...]