Beautiful burial spaces in the serene setting of historic Parsons Cemetery are available starting at just $995.
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Elegant cremation niches overlooking the beautiful banks of Johnson's Pond are available starting at $1795.
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Lovingly memorialize your cherished pet's cremated remains in the Delmarva Pet Garden at Parsons Cemetery. We offer a variety of options for memorializing your pet starting at just $95.
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Parsons Cemetery is today both operational and historic. It is an urban green space, an outdoor museum, and in the words of architectural historian, Keith Eggener, urban cemeteries “are where life meets death, nature meets city, and present meets past.”
Parsons Cemetery covers 18 acres and is divided into several sections. View one of our walking tours and learn what Parsons has to offer.
Parsons is an not only an active, operational cemetery, but it is also a historical site rich with information about Salisbury’s past. Many of Salisbury’s past leaders rest here. The Parsons Cemetery Advisory Committee is dedicated to providing historical information for our patrons. On our Preserving History page you will find our gravesite finder app, geneaological links, and information about the veterans and first responders interred in Parsons Cemetery.
Historic Parsons Cemetery is both an operational cemetery and an urban green space. Many of our neighbors use the cemetery daily to take a stroll, walk their dogs, ride a bike, or go bird watching. It is this parklike atmosphere that sets us apart from many cemeteries in our area, and we are dedicated to keeping it that way for future generations. Recently, we mapped and identified all the trees and shrubs in Parsons Cemetery and were amazed to discover that we had a wide and diverse variety of tree and shrub species, and that was the inspiration for Parsons Cemetery getting accredited as a Level-1 arboretum through ArbNet. ArbNet supports a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world, and that matches the mission of the cemetery.
Parsons Cemetery takes great pride in working with the local community on many events and projects. Each December, we partner with Operation We Care to host a Wreaths Across America event where we honor the nearly 1400 veterans interred in Parsons. We have several events during the year where many local organizations volunteer their time to keep the cemetery clean and the veteran markers maintained. Parsons is grateful for the number of hours volunteered by the members of our local community. We welcome organizations to use our beautiful setting to hold their own fundraising events.
Journal of Henry Handy
Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Cemetery
June ye 25th
The present troubles touch every household.
Merchants fear the interruption of trade.
Farmers fear uncertain markets.
Mothers fear for their sons.
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July begins next week, which mean's our annual Giving in July campaign is back! Since our founding in 2007, we have partnered with thousands of like-minded charities, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), community programs and civic groups nationwide to remember and honor our nation’s veterans and active-duty military all year.
This campaign celebrates our these groups and highlights the opportunity to ‘do good twice’ by sponsoring veterans’ wreaths through the organization’s registered Sponsorship Groups. There are multiple ways to make your sponsorship go the extra mile while sponsoring veterans’ wreaths through a WAA Group.
Learn more, search our Sponsorship Groups, and pledge your support!
learn.wreathsacrossamerica.org/giving-in-july
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Journal of Henry Handy
Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Cemetery
June ye 24th
Several young men practiced their exercise with muskets in a pasture north of town.
To behold farmers, millers, and tradesmen attempting military discipline would have amused me greatly were the occasion less serious.
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Journal of Henry Handy
Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons
June ye 23rd, Sunday
Attended divine service.
Afterward there was much conversation concerning the prayers offered for His Majesty King George. Some say such prayers ought no longer be spoken. Others say to omit them is sinful and unlawful.
I observed that even among good churchmen there is great division.
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Journal of Henry Handy
Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Cemetery
June ye 22nd
Haymaking occupied the day.
Little Esther followed me about the yard carrying a stick and calling it her horse. Watching her play, I could not help but wonder what manner of country she shall inherit.
Will she grow to womanhood as a British subject, as I have done, or as something altogether different?
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Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Arlington National Cemetery
June ye 21st
Word received that Maryland's Convention hath assembled in Annapolis.
Many believe the delegates will soon determine whether this Province shall continue under the authority of the Crown or embrace some new form of government.
Such matters would have seemed fantastical when I was a boy.
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Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Cemetery
June ye 20th
News arriveth slowly upon the Eastern Shore. A rider from Annapolis brought intelligence already many days old.
The Bay and the rivers remain our chief roads. Men dwelling near the water speak cautiously, for there are many upon the Shore who remain attached to the Crown, especially along the creeks and inlets where His Majesty's ships may more readily appear.
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Journal of Henry Handy
Below is today’s entry in a Journal that might have been written by Henry Handy. Henry fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried at Parsons Cemetery
June ye 19th
Spent the greater part of the day repairing fence rails and seeing to the cattle.
Several neighbors gathered in the evening. Word passeth that militia officers are taking account of the able-bodied men of the district. Though no call hath yet come for me, I perceive it may not be long delayed.
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Yesterday's wind took down a large branch from one of our beautiful trees. Our great partner, Treetech, was on site within an hour of our call. Although we lost a light pole, it does not look like there was any damage to the monuments.
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