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October 6, 2026
If you’ve visited Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum in Springfield, Ohio, you’ve seen grave memorials (often referred to as headstones) that date back to 1863. Learn more about how those memorials are cared for, and how we can protect these final resting places for generations to come.
September 15, 2026
Construction is underway on Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum’s natural burial preserve, Terra Meadow. Learn more about green burial at Ferncliff in this FAQ post.
July 30, 2026
In July 2026, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum broke ground on a new green burial option. Named Terra Meadow, this preserve will offer a more natural option for a final resting place at Ferncliff.
May 26, 2026
Wildflowers pop up all over Ferncliff, but in the dedicated wildflower field and wherever they please, as wildflowers tend to do. The wildflowers at Ferncliff add to our biodiversity, making Ferncliff a desirable home to birds, butterflies and other wildlife!
April 27, 2026
At Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum, the beauty of the landscape doesn’t happen by chance, it’s the result of years of care, expertise, and dedication. One of the people who has played a vital role in that effort is arborist Mark Goheen, who is now entering a well-deserved semi-retirement!
April 14, 2026
Whispering Memories Pet Haven at Ferncliff Cemetery is a permanent resting place designed to honor the special bond between people and their animal companions.
February 20, 2026
Since 1863, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum has been a place of remembrance for the men and women who served our nation. Across our historic veterans sections, monuments and memorials stand in quiet tribute to their courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.
January 13, 2026
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, here are some details that you won’t want to overlook!
December 10, 2025
The United States Colored Troops played a crucial role in the Civil War, and a monument erected in their honor resides at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio.
