A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday, and a sanctuary of tranquility today.
Contact us at (734) 665-6149 x 219 or bethlehemcemeteryaa@gmail.com
Bethlehem Cemetery is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Washtenaw County.
Established in 1833 by a German community, Bethlehem has grown to include multiple ethnicities and religions as well as many other nationalities from a variety of non-religious and religious traditions.
History
The first acre of land was deeded to Bethlehem Church by Daniel Allmendinger and the first burial took place in 1834. The church and the cemetery occupied the same land until the church moved to downtown Ann Arbor. With additional land donations, the cemetery was able to expand to approximately 8800 burials
Non-profit organization owned by Bethlehem United Church of Christ
In 1835, the congregation approved burials for non-church members. Since then, a volunteer board elected by the congregation oversees the operation of the cemetery. We have ties to many Christian and non-Christian organizations.
What We Offer
Services
We provide full burials, cremain interment, Niches, Babyland, and a Memorial Garden
Tangible Memories
Interments
Generations of families have entrusted Bethlehem Cemetery with providing perpetual care for their loved ones
Locate a Grave
Plan Your Visit
Purchasing a “right to be buried” in Michigan as a part of estate planning reduces the stress on the family during an emotional time
Reflection of the community
Individual expression of a life lived
Located on Jackson Rd adjacent to an exit from I94 the cemetery is serene and stately. The drive within the cemetery has a rural style and many names on the graves are familiar. About 50 graves have the last name of Allmendinger; about 40 named Schmid as well as familiar names such as Aprill; and other notables from Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities. Parking is easy and available.
