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
July ye 14th, Sunday
After service I walked the fields with Jane and Esther.
The wheat moved gently beneath the breeze.
For a moment the troubles of the world seemed distant.
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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
July ye 13th
More reports concerning British activity upon the waters to the southward.
The Bay and the sea render our Shore vulnerable.
A ship may travel faster than any horseman carrying news.
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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
July ye 12th
The arguments continue without end.
Yet I observe that even those who disagree most fiercely share a common uneasiness concerning what lies ahead.
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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
July ye 11th
Printed papers containing declarations and resolutions have begun to circulate.
Crowds gather around any man fortunate enough to possess one.
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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
July ye 10th
Reports state that thousands of militia may be required.
I cannot say whether my own service shall be demanded, but I think often upon the matter.
A man ought be prepared to defend his home if called.
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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
July ye 9th
Conversation turneth increasingly toward military matters.
Should the dispute continue, Maryland must furnish more men.
Many suspect the burden shall fall heavily upon ordinary farmers.
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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
July ye 8th
The talk in town concerneth little else.
One ardent Whig declared a new nation hath been born.
An older merchant replied that nations are easier proclaimed than defended.
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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
July ye 7th
I awoke reflecting upon yesterday's news.
If we are no longer subjects of the King, then what precisely are we?
No man seemeth able to answer with confidence.
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Journal of Henry Handy
Belmeteryow 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
July ye 6th
Extraordinary intelligence!
Maryland hath renounced allegiance to Great Britain.
The news spread through Salisbury with astonishing speed.
Some huzzaed openly.
Others departed in silence.
Never before have I witnessed such a day.
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