Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum is a historic 105-acre site in Dayton, Ohio, that serves as a cemetery and cultural, botanical, and educational resource. Founded in 1841, it is one of the nation’s oldest rural garden cemeteries and is connected to the Aviation Trail and National Aviation Heritage Area due to the notable individuals buried there. The campus features historic architecture, including a Romanesque gateway, chapel, and office listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a modern mausoleum with stained glass windows and a rendition of The Messiah, reflecting a blend of historic and contemporary design. The organization operates within the Individual and Family Services sector and maintains tours and grounds that attract visitors seeking the gravesites of prominent figures in aviation, literature, business, and science; it positions itself as a significant cultural and historical destination in the Dayton region.