Pine Hill Cemetery

06/25/2026

UPDATE: Our water is back on! Shout out to our amazing crew for their hard work and dedication!

URGENT NOTICE: We have had a severe water main break at the cemetery. There’s no access to water inside the cemetery at this time. Our water system is extremely old and fragile due to corrosion and decades of repairs. We will be working to find a solution, but it is not a “quick fix“. Please be prepared to bring in your own water until further notice. We greatly appreciate your understanding.

12/29/2025

The cemetery gates are now open and will remain open until 4:00 pm, our current closing time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding this winter regarding snow removal. Our staff must ensure the cemetery is safe for all types of cars to drive the roads before opening.

To best assist cemetery visitors, we will now be posting here on our page when the cemetery is closed due to weather conditions. Once the cemetery is safe for visitors, we will post that we have reopened.

Please remember to drive slowly within the cemetery as the snow and rain can quickly turn to dangerous ice.

05/18/2025

Last chance to buy presale tickets online for ‘Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak!’ 🇺🇸

Online sales close at midnight tonight!
Get yours now at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com.

Limited tickets will be available for $15 at our event check-in tomorrow!

Tours begin at the stunning Grand Army of Republic plot and monument pictured here!

We are so excited to share this historical program and honor our veterans with you!

05/17/2025

Who was Francis Ash? 🇺🇸

His marble monument on the Grand Army of the Republic plot stands as a tribute to his courageous service in the Civil War in Company E of the 9th Massachusetts Infantry.

“Francis” will share the powerful story of his time in the Civil War at “Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak” THIS Sunday, May 18th!

Tickets can be purchased at the Westfield Athenaeum and online at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com.

Join us for this special opportunity to learn about local history and honor our veterans before Memorial Day!🎖️

05/15/2025

Who was the courageous Grace Louise Toombs? 🇺🇸

These breathtaking photos of Grace offer a glimpse into her time as an Aerial Photographer while serving in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve during WWII! 📷

Meet “Grace” and learn about her inspiring time in service and significance to the Westfield community at “Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak” THIS Sunday, May 18th!

Tickets can be purchased at the Westfield Athenaeum and online at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com.

Join us for this special opportunity to learn about local history and honor our veterans before Memorial Day!🎖️

05/14/2025

Way to go Kali and Ellen!!🇺🇸

A great feature on Mass Appeal this morning to promote "Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak!”🎖️🪖

Check out our segment, then grab your tickets to the tour for THIS Sunday, May 18th!

Tickets are available at the Westfield Athenaeum or online at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com.

(Mass Appeal) – If you love local history, or are just interested in some of the people who lived in our area centuries ago, then you’ll want to hear more about Grave Conversations. Kal…

05/12/2025

Who was Edwin Ralph Lay?🎖️

Pictured is his portrait and stunning marble monument, a testament to his courageous service in the Civil War with the 17th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Though his monument doesn't reveal more, his impact extended far beyond his time in service.

Join us to discover more about Edwin and his remarkable contributions to the Westfield community at "Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak" on Sunday, May 18th!

Tickets are available at the Westfield Athenaeum and online at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com. Don’t miss this special opportunity to honor our veterans before Memorial Day!🇺🇸

05/10/2025

Take a look at this fascinating news article from the Boston Evening Transcript from October 5, 1893 describing the construction of the Henry Lyman Parks Memorial Chapel!⛪️

Today, 132 years later, the Parks Chapel still stands with these striking attributes, but we need your help to restore it to its former beauty! All proceeds from our upcoming tours, “Grave Conversations: Pine Hill Cemetery Veterans Speak” go towards the continued restoration of the Parks Chapel.

Please aid us in restoring this important relic of Westfield's history. The Chapel will be open to the public for viewing and to learn more about its history on tour day, May 18th!

Tickets can be purchased at the Westfield Athenaeum and online at PineHillVeteransSpeak.eventbrite.com. Get yours today before they sell out!🇺🇸