Community Events
November 3 - All Souls' Day Mass
All are welcome to join a service in observance of All Souls' Day on Monday, November 3. Reverend Steven J. Kelly, pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church Detroit, leads a mass in honor of those who have passed away. The service begins at 10 a.m. at Elmwood's chapel and is free to attend with no registration necessary.
November 11 - Veterans Day Celebration
All are welcome to gather at Elmwood Cemetery for our 41st annual Veterans Day Observance in partnership with the Detroit Historic Civil War Society on November 11 at 11 a.m. (Please note the time change from last year!) The event honors all Veterans with special recognition for members of the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops, the first Black regiment to fight for the Union from Michigan.
The program will be held on our Civil War lot in Section S and includes a flyover by the Tuskegee Airmen Flying TG-7A, a flag-raising by Junior ROTC cadets from the Detroit Public Schools Community District, and a performance by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School marching band. Living history groups and Civil War re-enactors from across the state will be in attendance. Free and open to the public. For more details or media inquiries, contact Amy Elliott Bragg:
December 13 - Birding with the Detroit Bird Alliance
Winter is a great time to get outside! Join the Detroit Bird Alliance and the Historic Elmwood Foundation for a birding walk at the cemetery. This casual walk is perfect for birders of all skill levels, including beginners, and those who just want to enjoy the scenery and learn a little bit about Elmwood's history. The tour begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring your own binoculars or Detroit Bird Alliance will have some on-hand to borrow. Warming refreshments served in the chapel after the walk.
To register, visit the Detroit Bird Alliance's Eventbrite.
Or perhaps, you would like to enjoy Elmwood on your own or with a group of friends. Each year, we are visited by those who choose to picnic alongside our restored pond, run or bicycle on our roads, watch for the migration of birds in Michigan, photograph our unique memorials, walk along our beautiful grounds appreciating our outdoor sculpture garden, the perennials, and majestic trees, or simply contemplate this quiet setting in the heart of Detroit.
Cemetery Hours
Grounds Access
May 1 – September 15 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
September 16 – April 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily
Office Hours
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – noon
The office is closed on Sundays but the grounds are open.