The New York State Department of State announced today the first annual “Caring for Your Cemetery Day” will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024.

To raise awareness of the hard work and dedication that goes into cemeteries’ care, maintenance and preservation, the Department of State is launching a campaign to work with cemeteries to welcome volunteers to help prepare for the Spring season and Mother’s Day visits. Through this pilot program, the Department and participating cemeteries hope to generate interest in local cemeteries, especially among younger people, recruit future volunteers or even officers and trustees/directors, and identify local people with skills that cemeteries need. More than two dozen cemeteries will participate.