Group Tours of Lake View Cemetery
Lake View Cemetery is private property, and all visitors are asked to respect the privacy of our families and their family members buried here. While still an active cemetery, we do encourage the general public to visit Cleveland’s “Outdoor Museum and Arboretum.”
Our rules and regulations permit public tours, hikes and picnics, as long as they do not interfere with or disrupt interment services. Advance permission and scheduling for these activities are required by Cemetery management, which may be obtained by contacting the Community Relations Department at 216-421-2665, or by email at mkrohmer@lakeviewcemetery.com. Through advance scheduling, our Community Relations Department will be able to assist in meeting your expectations for your visit to Lake View, including informing you of road closures, funeral/wedding schedules and other groups that will be visiting Lake View that day. The earlier your visit is scheduled, the better chance of getting the date and time you request.
Scheduling a Guided Group Tours
Tours are scheduled between 9:00 and 2:30 p.m, April 1st through November 19, seven days a week.
Walking Tours
A privately scheduled, docent led historic tour, lasting 1 ½ hours in length, may be scheduled by calling Mary at 216-421-2665 or mkrohmer@lakeviewcemetery.com, at least two weeks in advance. Your group must have a minimum of 12 people and should be prepared to walk for the entire tour. Walking tour groups meet at the Garfield Monument, and include stops inside both the Wade Chapel and the Garfield Monument.
If there is a specific focus for your tour, please let us know. We will be willing to assist you in meeting your special needs.
There is no cost for the privately scheduled walking tours; however, a suggested donation of $3.00 per person to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation is appreciated.
Bus Tours
A private docent-led historic tour, lasting 1 ½ hours in length may be scheduled at least two weeks in advance by contacting Mary at 216-421-2665, or mkrohmer@lakeviewcemetery.com. Your group must have a minimum of 12 people and provide their own transportation, i.e., a motor coach or school bus. Bus tours meet at our office (12316 Euclid Avenue) and include stops inside both the Wade Chapel and the Garfield Monument.
If there is a specific focus for your tour, please let us know. We will be willing to assist you in meeting your special needs.
There is no cost for a privately scheduled bus tour; however, a suggested donation of $3.00 per person to The Lake View Cemetery Foundation is appreciated.