Greenwood Cemetery Association was established in 1883 and is comprised of five volunteer individuals who serve as Trustees. The Association is a registered 501 (c) 13 nonprofit organization. Traditional funding for the cemetery is through the sale of plots, donations, and fundraising.
Please join us as we host the Chamber Coffee on Friday May 22, 2026 at 10 am at the Chapel.
Marta Nelson (left) and Amy Bowers stand beside the Benefactor Wall at Greenwood Cemetery that will list those who have contributed to the support of the cemetery.
An invitation is extended to everyone in the community to take part in this week’s Chamber Coffee at Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne.
The event, which begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22, will include information about the cemetery, the unveiling of a benefactor wall and a special dedication.
The Cemetery Board is currently seeking members to be a part of the benefactor wall as expenses at the cemetery continue to rise.
Greenwood Cemetery traces its existence to 1882 when the first burial took place. There are more than 6,500 persons buried in the cemetery with more than 12,000 grave sites on the cemetery grounds.
The Cemetery Board undertook a Capital Campaign in 2021-2022 to raise funds to renovate the chapel and to move to the point where the cemetery information is available to anyone globally.
-Wayne Herald
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Requests Regarding Grave Decorations:
Grave decorations and memorial tokens are welcome. They make the cemetery grounds so beautiful. We respectfully ask to be considerate of other graves nearby and do not encroach upon another grave space. Please also keep in mind the staff will be mowing and trimming several times after Memorial Day. We do our best to replace any dislodged items. It is recommended to mark the item to the corresponding grave and secure it to the monument if possible.
It is highly encouraged to remove any memorial tributes you wish to retain. Live flowers that are spent will be removed and disposed of as needed including pots. The cemetery staff is not responsible for watering flowers
or plants.
Greenwood Cemetery Association is not responsible for any items placed on graves that are not a permanent part of the monument. There is not 24 hour security. Local police patrol regularly but unfortunately grave memorials are subject to vandalism. Even items well secured can dislodge due to weather conditions/high winds.
Please deposit any trash in designated receptacles.
Thank-you for your kind consideration.