to create original works inspired by their experiences at Mount Auburn. Meet dancer & choreographer Swati Biswas ..read more

The Greenhouse / Nursery Manager is responsible for overall management of the horticultural and botanical operations of Mount Auburn Cemetery’s greenhouse and nursery. This includes planning, scheduling, propagating, transplanting, and maintaining all annual, perennials and woody plant material as determined in collaboration with the Horticultural Curator, department Directors and the VP. The manager also oversees an organic program for greenhouse plants, and an IPM program for nursery plants. Responsible for the Greenhouse/Nursery budget including annual budget planning ..read more

A tribute is an act or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.  In terms of graveside visits, leaving a tribute can be an act of mourning or remembrance as well.  Thank you to everyone who brings floral tributes to remember and honor your loved ones – you help make this cemetery a welcome place to visit ..read more

We are thrilled to announce five new artists for Mount Auburn’s Artist-in-Residence program, now in its tenth year. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the artists will be working on original site-specific creative projects inspired by an in-depth experience at the cemetery. All projects will be presented to the public and announcements will be made on our website, e-newsletters, and on social media ..read more

Performs and trains tree maintenance procedures including pruning, planting, mulching, cabling, bracing, fertilizing, spraying and removals ..read more

Assist the turf supervisor in overseeing the turf/grounds staff.as well as working with them on the repairing, reseeding, and watering damaged lawn areas, sunken graves, and all new burials. Performs various ground maintenance tasks as requested. Assist in the supervision of grass mowing, trimming, leaf mulching and removal, and grounds maintenance tasks in the Grass/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor’s absence. Acts as Turf Supervisor in his absence ..read more

Assists the Irrigation System and Infrastructure Manager performing maintenance and repair of the irrigation system, drainage system, roads, and paths throughout the Cemetery ..read more

 to create original works inspired by their experiences at Mount Auburn. Throughout the past year, Artists-in-Residence Eliza Fichter and Debra Wise have been interviewing people about their relationships with Mount Auburn Cemetery and how their reflections on death have shaped their living. The conversations were then crafted into a series of short audio narratives. Register for their concluding event: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM ..read more

Under the supervision of the Preservation Manager perform a variety of preservation related tasks which include but are not limited to washing monuments, monument and masonry repair, resetting of monuments, and cast iron post and sign painting or repair. Employees work must appropriately reflect the Statement of Preservation Values and Commitments approved by the Trustees of the Cemetery on December 12, 2007, and is performed in accordance with appropriate standards and best practices in preservation and conservation.  ..read more

Upon its completion in 1854, the Tower took its place, along with the Bunker Hill Monument, as one of the two tallest structures in the Boston area. It continues to serve, as Bigelow eloquently expressed: A History of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn The Tower measured 25 feet in diameter at the bottom and 15 feet in diameter at the top. (Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2007), 229. Bigelow, 60. Repairs to the Tower over the years have included repointing of the granite and repair of the wooden windows. In 2007, Mount Auburn created the Wildflower Meadow, a one-acre garden surrounding t ..read more