NU Cemetery Association
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 Norwich University Cemetery site, known locally as the “Dole Farm,” overlooks Norwich’s Northfield campus.
We have resources for planning your service. Please download the Norwich University Cemetery Map to see available plots. Lastly, see Rules and Regulations for complete information about the Norwich University Cemetery Association.
Support perpetual care of the Norwich University Cemetery. Give Now to the Cemetery Endowment.
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
Use the link below, or complete the Memorial Lot Application (pdf).
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.
Use the link below, or complete the Memorial Bench Application (pdf).
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.
Use the link below, or complete the Memorial Tree Application (pdf).
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.
Planning a Service - Resources
Local Funeral Home:
Kingston’s Funeral Home - (802) 485-9161
Monument Manufacturer:
Rock of Ages Memorials - Graniteville, VT
Steve Benoit - (802) 661-1103
RockOfAges.com
Northfield Granite & Marble Company - Northfield, VT
Dave DeFelice - (802) 485-6096
NorthfieldGranite.com
Please know that you may use any funeral home or monument manufacturer of your choosing, but the two named above are most familiar with the cemetery’s Rules and Regulations and provide an excellent value to customers.
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.
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.
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.”
Board of Directors
Chris Budnick ’86 - President
Mark Ells ’84 - Vice President
Jamie Comolli - Secretary/ Treasurer