Norwich University Cemetery Association offers a final resting place in a quiet, peaceful setting on a hillside several hundred feet above the Dog River Valley floor. The site, known locally as the "Dole Farm," overlooks the Northfield campus of Norwich University.
Memorial Lots
Alumni (including non-graduates), friends, employees, trustees and their families may inquire about a lot in the cemetery.
Cost: Cremains - $770 | Single Lot- $1,100 | Double Lot - $2,200
Download a PDF version of the Memorial Lot Application, if you would like to send in a check.
Memorial Benches
The Norwich University Cemetery Association offers alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Norwich University the opportunity to purchase a granite bench at the Norwich University Cemetery, up on Dole Hill, to memorialize fellow members of the Norwich Community.
Cost: $5,000.
Download a PDF version of the Memorial Bench Application, if you would like to send in a check.
Grass Markers
The Norwich University Cemetery Association offers alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Norwich University the opportunity to purchase a grass marker at the Norwich University Cemetery for their memorial lot purchase.
Cost: $1,300.00.
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Standard Norwich University emblems are an additional $245.00.
Custom graphics will be quoted per request.
Download a PDF version of the Grass Marker Order Form to purchase.
Memorial Trees
The Norwich University Cemetery Association offers alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Norwich University the opportunity to purchase a tree at the Norwich University Cemetery, up on Dole Hill, to memorialize fellow members of the Norwich Community.
Cost: $1,500.
Download a PDF version of the Memorial Tree Application, if you would like to send in a check.
For further information about the Norwich University Cemetery or the work of the Cemetery Association, please call the Development Office at 802.485.2301 or email Jamie Comolli with questions.
Visiting Hours
Cemetery operating hours are May 15 - November 15 and restricted to daylight, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Cemetery management reserves the right to close the cemetery from time to time without notice. Vehicles are restricted to designated roads.
Testimonials
In Keeping with Norwich's values: “The history of Norwich, the knowledge that Norwich will continue to do the right thing and keep up tradition and honor."
A dedication to the Norwich experience: “Because my experience at Norwich taught me so much about myself and life, and I love the school and want to remain close to it.”
“Because being a Norwich graduate is how I want to be remembered...Norwich is a very special place, four of the best years of my life.”
A feeling of home: “I feel closer to my school than any other place.”
“I spent a lot of time up there as a cadet. It was my peaceful place. It has significance to me -- no other cemetery would feel like home.”