Chicago Cemetery Events in May
What’s Happening in Chicago Cemeteries this May: Tours, Talks & More
The beginning of Chicago cemetery season is upon us!
As always, a gentle reminder be mindful of your surroundings in these sacred spaces. All cemeteries listed here are active burial grounds in addition to historical sites. Please give those visiting their loved ones or attending burial services a wide berth and remain respectful of the grounds, fauna, and monuments.
Did we forget to add your cemetery tour or event to our list for May? Reach out to coimetromania.chi@gmail.com with the details!
For Memorial Day Celebrations, Services, and Masses, please see our post here!
Bohemian National Cemetery
Sunday, May 4th, 1:00pm | Walking with the Spirits, Free
Saturday, May 24th, 11:00am | Bohemian National Cemetery Walking Tour, $35
Monday, May 26th, 9:00 am | Memorial Day Service, Free
Forest Home Cemetery
Thursday, May 1st, 9:00am | May Day Outdoor Exhibit, Free
Saturday, May 3rd, 11:00am | Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row, $10
Sunday, May 4th, 12:45pm | Historic tour of Forest Home Cemetery, $20
Graceland Cemetery
Sunday, May 11th, 11:00am | Women of Influence Walking Tour, $35
Oak Woods Cemetery
Saturday, May 17th, 11:00am | Oak Woods Cemetery Death Café, by donation
Rosehill Cemetery & Mausoleum
Saturday, May 3rd, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Sunday, May 4th, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Saturday, May 10th
10:00am, Rosehill Cemetery Waking Tours, Free
12:30pm & 2:30pm, Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Sunday, May 11th, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Saturday, May 17th, 11:00am
12:30pm & 2:30pm, Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Sunday, May 18th, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Saturday, May 24th
12:00pm | Rosehill Cemetery "BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: A Sound Meditation" by Preston Klik, $49.86
12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Sunday, May 25th, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
Monday, May 26th | Rosehill Cemetery Memorial Day Parade, Free
Saturday, May 31st, 12:30pm & 2:30pm | Unearth the Past at Rosehill Cemetery, $20
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June schedule to be released mid-May. Reach out to coimetromania.chi@gmail.com with the details for your June cemetery event so we don’t miss it!