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.
Wayback Wednesday
Wayback Wednesday is when we repost some of the memorable stories from earlier Facebook years. Of course, the stories themselves go way back, since Parsons has been a part of Salisbury since 1873! Please help us support our mission by donating at parsonscemetery.com/donate/
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Our 2026 theme draws inspiration from an unexpected source: a line from the film “Home Alone 2.” The quote, “Maybe they don't forget about you, but they forget to remember you,” underscores the importance of actively remembering the individuals who served, especially those whose stories risk being lost to time.
We want to hear from you: Who is an individual who served our country, but time may have forgotten? If you have a story to share, please click the link below to add it to our #RememberMe gallery.
app.memoryfox.net/story/wreaths-across-america/remember-me
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Thanks to the Tri-County Bird Club Parsons Cemetery is an official eBird hotspot with 55 species currently identified ebird.org/hotspot/L54628112
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We found a set of keys at the cemetery. If you lost them, please call us at 410-749-6571 and describe them
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Free Warbler ID Guide PDF
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Get help with Warbler ID and learn what to look for with these free, downloadable warbler photo guides.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
From the diaries of Mae Jones, May 12, 1926:
"I declare 11:00 o'clock and I declare I can mark it down that we have given the operetta once. It was really a success. Oh boy just think of wearing new patent leather slippers for the first time. I had a wonderful time and tomorrow night we go to Crisfield."
Throughout SU's centennial year, we will be posting passages from the diaries of one of the very first students, Mae Jones, at Maryland State Normal School, now Salisbury University, in 1925. You can read the full transcription of Mae Jones' diary (SUA-046) on Internet Archive.
Salisbury University Alumni Association Salisbury University Libraries Salisbury University Department of History
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Our living shoreline is starting to bloom. The first flowers of the season are blue irises.
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Fun Fact Friday 💙
May is both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month - the perfect reminder that mental health matters at every age.
Through MAC’s PEARLS program, older adults are finding support, connection, and real tools to help manage depression and improve their well-being.
Aging well means caring for the mind, body, and spirit. ✨
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