News & Events

Hillcrest Cemetery Events:

*Tombstone Trail 250 - Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 11 am - 2pm FREE Event - FREE Parking - Rain or Shine
Join us for a unique community celebration at historic Hillcrest Cemetery featuring local history, guided tours, family activities, and more!

Event Highlights:
-Guided walking tours through the cemetery
-Stories of notable individuals from our community
-Historical exhibits
-Local farmers market vendors
-Family-friendly activities

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM – Arrival & Parking
11:30 AM – Guided Tours Begin
2:00 PM – Event Concludes

Sponsored By:
Stone Art Memorial, Loomis, Offers & Loomis Funeral Home, John J. Kaczor Funeral Home, Lombardo Funeral Home, Hamburg Overhead Door, and Evenhouse Printing

*Recognition of Veterans
In recognition of over 2,700 veterans buried at Hillcrest, we gather on Memorial Day to honor them.  Representatives from the VFW Post and Boy Scouts are present for the event.

*Annual Memorial Service
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7 pm.
Serenity Mausoleum

*COMING IN 2026!  Historical Cemetery Tour
Come hear the stories of the earliest settlers that impacted the development of Hamburg as well as other noteworthy individuals at Hillcrest.