Forest Home Cemetery

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Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum is a historic Victorian garden cemetery located in Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhood. Milwaukee's oldest cemetery, Forest Home has been non-denominational since its inception in 1850. As the only arboretum in the City of Milwaukee, we feature more than 100 species of trees. We welcome visitors every day of the year from dawn to dusk - bring your bike, a picnic or your leashed dog. We offer historical tours from May through October, a large community-based Dia de los Muertos 5K and festival, a Memorial Day commemoration, Shakespeare in the Park, birding events, tree plantings and tours, and our new after-dark theatrical tours in October. Contact us through our website to support our preservation efforts and learn more about our outreach and education programs. While you're there, sign up to get our emails.Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum is a historic Victorian garden cemetery located in Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhood. Milwaukee's oldest cemetery, Forest Home has been non-denominational since its inception in 1850. As the only arboretum in the City of Milwaukee, we feature more than 100 species of trees. We welcome visitors every day of the year from dawn to dusk - bring your bike, a picnic or your leashed dog. We offer historical tours from May through October, a large community-based Dia de los Muertos 5K and festival, a Memorial Day commemoration, Shakespeare in the Park, birding events, tree plantings and tours, and our new after-dark theatrical tours in October. Contact us through our website to support our preservation efforts and learn more about our outreach and education programs. While you're there, sign up to get our emails.

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Extra Phones

Phone: (414) 645-2637

Fax: (414) 645-2637

Payment method

visa, all major credit cards, amex, diners club, discover, master card, no credit cards

Neighborhoods

Layton Park, Forest Home Hills

AKA

Forest Home Cemetery-Crematory

Other Links

http://www.foresthomecemetery.com

https://foresthomecemetery.com/contact

Categories

Cemeteries, Crematories, Funeral Directors

Reviews

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Bob G.

04/15/2018

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It has more history then any of the other cemeteries. Guides provide free tours every other Sunday. At 200 acres probably the largest in Milwaukee.

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Details

Phone: (414) 645-2632

Address: 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Website: http://www.foresthomecemetery.com