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 30th, Sunday
The minister preached upon duty and conscience.
Each man afterward seemed persuaded the sermon favored his own opinion.
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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 29th
Worked from first light until near dark.
The corn careth little for the resolutions of Congress.
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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 28th
I confess I understand both arguments.
Great Britain hath afforded protection and commerce.
Yet many grievances appear justly founded.
May Providence guide this country aright.
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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 27th
At the ordinary this evening the debate grew heated.
One fellow called another a Tory.
The second replied by calling the first a traitor.
Fortunately no blows followed.
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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 26th
The Shore remaineth divided.
Many Loyalists are said to dwell along the waters. They argue that their lives have prospered under the protection of Great Britain and that rebellion shall bring only misery.
The Whigs answer that no people should be taxed without representation and that free men ought govern themselves.
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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 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!
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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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