Cemetery Department

Vernon Grove Cemetery & North Purchase Cemetery

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Members are elected and serve 3-year terms.

The Vernon Grove is a Public Cemetery, providing burial for all qualifying residents and their families.

We take great pride in our park like setting, with gently sloping hills, oak trees, and plants and shrubs. With the chirping of birds and gentle breezes, Vernon Grove Cemetery provides a serene and calm atmosphere for visiting loved ones in their final place of rest.

Vernon Grove Cemetery Trustees are dedicated to the preservation, upkeep, and continuation of the cemetery.

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The North Purchase Cemetery, is a historic burial ground that dates back to the 1700s. It is situated in the northern part of Milford and holds significant historical value for the local community. The cemetery contains the gravesites of many early settlers and prominent figures from Milford's past.

As with many older cemeteries, North Purchase Cemetery showcases various styles of headstones and grave markers, reflecting the changing trends in burial practices and memorialization over the centuries. It serves as a place for remembrance and a testament to the area's history.

Due to its historical significance, the cemetery is sometimes visited by historians, genealogists, and individuals interested in local history and genealogy to explore the gravesites and learn about the lives of those buried there.

If you're planning to visit or seek specific information about the North Purchase Cemetery in Milford, it might be beneficial to contact local historical societies, the town hall, or relevant organizations that specialize in preserving local history for more detailed information or guidance.

 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Philip Greenstein Cemetery Administrator (508) 634-1454

Trustees

NameTitleTerm Expiration

Chairman

Midnight of Election Day, April 2024

Trustee

Midnight of Election Day, April 2024

Frederick Elliott

Trustee

Midnight of Election Day, April 2025

Trustee

Midnight of Election Day, April 2024

Trustee

Midnight of Election Day, April 2026

Trustee

Midnight of Election Day, April 2026