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Russell Chapel: Photo by Kronenberger & Sons Restoration

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Established in 1850, Indian Hill Cemetery represents a significant part of Middletown’s history. Many historically prominent families of Middletown and surrounding towns are buried here.

Still an active cemetery, Indian Hill offers year-round public access to the beautiful park-like setting with panoramic views, tiers, grass roads, specimen trees and grand foliage. It offers one of the highest outlooks in the Middletown region, overlooking the elbow of the majestic Connecticut River and situated in the heart of the community. The cemetery sits adjacent to Wesleyan University and when the gates are open, students, professors, families, community members can be seen enjoying the peaceful and beautiful environment.

Indian Hill Cemetery also offers the region's first columbarium – a niche for cremated remains. We also provide a full line of traditional products and services for pre-need purchasing or end-of-life arrangements including burial plots, communal mausoleums, and lots for family estates. Additionally, we offer referrals to an array of area service providers for funeral planning.

Conveniently located in the center of Connecticut just a short distance from Route 9, near I-91 for north and south access, and immediately off of Route 66 for east and west access, Indian Hill Cemetery offers family members a centralized point to memorialize their loved ones.

Indian Hill Cemetery is controlled by a devoted Board of Trustees made up of local community members and overseen by a full-time Superintendent.

Board of Trustees 2024:

President:

Jeffrey C. Burgess

Vice President:

Phillip P. Cacciola

Superintendent:

Normand P. Emond

Mission Statement

The mission of the Association for the Preservation of the Historic Indian Hill Cemetery is to serve the community as an active burial ground and conserve the physical artifacts, buildings, and infrastructure of the cemetery; to celebrate the American heritage represented by those interred here; maintain the Native American heritage of the land, restore and sustain the landscape, and manage the grounds as an accessible community resource.

The land that makes up Indian Hill Cemetery has been a special place to those who inhabit the area. The land and its history command a deep reverence for those who have come before us. The cemetery is a place of great tranquility not only for those laid to rest, but also for the living who enjoy spending time here.

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