Serving Pittsburgh for almost 150 years, the Homewood Cemetery is an active burial ground nestled between Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods of Point Breeze and Squirrel Hill. Our cemetery is the peaceful final resting place for over 87,000 individuals.
Est. 1878
Welcome to the Homewood Cemetery
Established in 1878, the Homewood Cemetery is an active cemetery nestled in Pittsburgh’s historic East End between the neighborhoods of Point Breeze and Squirrel Hill. Home to over 87,000 individuals entrusted forever to our care, our cemetery is more than just a final resting place – it’s a quiet refuge, a living museum, and a place to remember and be remembered.
As a nonprofit organization, we take pride in offering exceptional, compassionate service alongside an unmatched setting. At the Homewood Cemetery, we strive to respectfully support all individual wishes, personal preferences, and financial situations, no matter what they may be. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to help guide families through every step of the process.
With an accredited arboretum, uniquely beautiful scenery, and nearly 150 years of history to explore, the Homewood Cemetery is a long-standing Pittsburgh institution — simultaneously a beloved historic landmark, a green space, and a place with the commitment of providing a dignified, peaceful resting place for all.
March 20, 2026
Untitled watercolor by Jean Thoburn, c. 1955 Jean Thoburn was born to Methodist missionary parents in Calcutta, India, in 1887. Her father, Rev. James M. Thoburn, Jr., was appointed pastor of the Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in 1900, bringing his family to Pittsburgh when Jean was 12 years old. She graduated from the Women’s College of Baltimore (now [...]
Making Arrangements
The Homewood Cemetery Offers a Complete Range of Burial Options
The Homewood 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 Homewood Cemetery Difference
For arrangements, historical inquiries, general questions and more, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you.
The Homewood Cemetery is a working cemetery, a nonprofit organization, and a community institution, with the mission of providing a dignified, peaceful resting place for all. Guided by a team of compassionate professionals, we strive to serve families with the same devotion today as when our gates first opened in 1878. From our 200 acres of arboretum-accredited lawn-park style 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
Serving all faiths
A quiet refuge nestled in the East End of Pittsburgh
Exceptional, compassionate service
Help Preserve a Pittsburgh Legacy
For almost 150 years, the Homewood Cemetery has been a living piece of Pittsburgh’s history — and keeping it that way takes a community. The Homewood 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 Homewood Cemetery.
March 20, 2026
Untitled watercolor by Jean Thoburn, c. 1955 Jean Thoburn was born to Methodist missionary parents in Calcutta, India, in 1887. Her father, Rev. James M. Thoburn, Jr., was appointed pastor of the Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in 1900, bringing his family to Pittsburgh when Jean was 12 years old. She graduated from the Women’s College of Baltimore (now [...]