Woodland has been and will continue to be a place of remembrance, a place to visit, mourn, seek inspiration, solace and to celebrate life.

Woodland Cemetery understands that navigating end-of-life planning can be a complex and emotional journey. Our dedicated staff is here to offer compassionate support, helping you explore and select the options that best reflect your family’s wishes and needs. Whether you’re considering traditional ground burial, cremation option, mausoleum entombment, or natural burial, among other possibilities, we’re committed to guiding you through each step with care and respect.

Where to begin?

Making final arrangements—whether for yourself or for someone you love—is a deeply personal decision. At Woodland Cemetery, our caring team is here to guide you through the process with respect, understanding, and clarity.

For immediate assistance, please call (937) 228-3221. Our Family Service Representatives will help you understand your options, answer your questions, and support you through each step of the planning process.

The reasons for pre-planning are as individual as the people we serve. Many choose to plan ahead for peace of mind, financial preparedness, or simply to ensure their wishes are clearly known. Pre-arrangements can also relieve loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief, allowing them to focus on remembrance, healing, and one another.

While it is natural to hesitate when thinking about end-of-life decisions, planning ahead can be a meaningful act of care for those you love. By making important choices in advance, you help protect your family from uncertainty and added stress during an already difficult time.

At Woodland, we are honored to help you through this process with compassion and clarity, ensuring that your wishes are respected and your legacy is preserved.

Since 1841, Woodland Cemetery has stood as a living reflection of Dayton’s rich history—a place where the stories of inventors, artists, civic leaders, and generations of families are honored and preserved. We are proud to carry these stories forward, ensuring that their legacies continue to inspire all who visit.

Why Families Choose Woodland

Families have entrusted their care to Woodland since 1841. Today, Woodland combines the permanence of a historic nonprofit cemetery with a broad range of contemporary burial, cremation and natural burial choices. Our substantial perpetual-care endowment, professional staff and long-term available space help ensure Woodland will continue serving families for generations to come.

Beautiful. Timeless. Still available for future generations.

Protected for Generations

As you consider the choice of a final resting place, it is important to look beyond today and ask: How will this cemetery be cared for 100 years from now?

At Woodland, long-term stewardship is central to our mission. A strong and growing Endowment Fund supports perpetual care and maintenance, with every burial right purchase contributing to the continued preservation of our historic grounds, trees, monuments, roads, gardens, and sacred spaces.

Woodland is not just a place for today. It is a legacy preserved for generations.

A Nonprofit Cemetery

Woodland is not corporate, proprietary, or denominational. Established in 1841 through the foresight of Dayton’s community leaders, Woodland exists solely for the benefit of its lot holders, certificate holders, families, visitors, and the community we are honored to serve.

Start Planning Today!

Our Family Service Representatives are skilled in providing you and your loved ones with clear information and thoughtful options. Let us guide you through the planning process with care and understanding.

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