Photography
& Videography
Facilities & Rentals
Photography and videography for personal use and within the limitations of our guidelines is permitted on Cemetery grounds.
For all other shoots, including drone photography, please see the “Commercial/Personal Shoot” guidelines below. Contact the Cemeteries for pricing and questions.
Personal
Photography &
Videography
Guidelines
Requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of your requested date. Requests made within less than 2 weeks of the requested date are not guaranteed.
Please read our Photography Guidelines for additional information and requirements, including a few highlights below:
- Monuments should not be climbed, leaned against, or otherwise touched, as they can and do topple, and are more than 100 years old
- All shoots before and after gate hours, as well as commercial shoots, involve a signed agreement and at least one month’s notice to set up a photography and/or videography shoot. Fees may apply
- Photography groups and classes are categorized under “Commercial Shoots” and must be coordinated with the Cemeteries
- Photographing or otherwise recording funeral ceremonies, funeral processions, or families visiting grave sites is strictly prohibited (except where the photographer is a member of the funeral party or family). All persons present on the Cemetery grounds should conduct themselves with decorum appropriate to a place of mourning, with due respect to those who might overhear them
If you are uncertain about your shoot being considered personal or commercial, please contact us.
Commercial Shoots
Photography/videography for commercial use and within the limitations of our guidelines is permitted on Cemetery grounds. The following constitutes a commercial shoot and must be approved by the Cemeteries:
- Use of models (human or other)
- Costumes and props
- Jewelry/art promotion (including for social media)
- Group and event photography (including engagements and wedding shoots)
- Photography clubs/groups
- The use of extensive equipment and lights
- Financial gain from still or motion pictures
- Drone photography and/or videography
Please complete the form below to request use of the Cemeteries for commercial productions or photography/videography purposes. Fees may apply.
If you are uncertain about your shoot being considered personal or commercial, please contact us.