Mt. Olivet Cemetery

More than 300 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Detroit.

Since 1888, Mt. Olivet Cemetery has been a comforting and stable presence on Detroit’s East Side. Today, Mt. Olivet is the largest cemetery in Detroit, consisting of more than 300 acres of carefully tended lawns and gardens that create a peaceful oasis in the city on both sides of Outer Drive.

Mt. Olivet is an inspirational place in the truest sense of a traditional cemetery. Dozens of private family mausoleums can be seen throughout the grounds, interspersed with towering oaks and maples. Many of them honor multiple generations of Detroit area families from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Visitors to Mt. Olivet will also see an impressive assortment of individual memorials erected from the 19th Century through the present day. But Mt. Olivet’s role reaches beyond that of being a dignified final resting place. We have hosted numerous community gatherings including memorial events in honor of 9/11, marathons to support the Make a Wish Foundation, a Remembrance Tree lighting ceremony and others.

Mausoleum of Remembrance at Mt. Olivet opened in 2024[/caption]The Mausoleum of Remembrance is the newest feature at Mt. Olivet Cemetery and has 96 crypts and 128 niches available. This beautiful, all-granite mausoleum offers year-round maintenance and is surrounded by benches and dignified landscaping that will only grow more lush with time. Spaces are available now for preplanning for yourself, or for spouses and families to ensure you stay together.

Glass-front niche at Mt. Olivet Cemetery For many who prefer cremation with customization, a single or companion glass-front niche allows you to truly personalize your final resting place and showcase your interests and passions. Mt. Olivet Cemetery has perpetually lighted glass-front niches in our chapel, surrounded by mosaics.

The expansive and beautiful landscape epitomizes the grace and dignity found at all of our cemeteries. That’s why Mt. Olivet Cemetery remains a compassionate final resting place and will be so for many more generations to come.

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LOCATION
17100 Van Dyke
Detroit, MI 48234-3975
(313) 365-5650
Directions
Grounds map (PDF)

VISITATION HOURS
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Daylight Savings Time (Spring/Summer/Early Fall)
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Daily Standard Time (Late Fall/Winter)

OFFICE HOURS
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Weekdays (Monday–Friday)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays during Daylight Savings Time (Spring/Summer/Early Fall)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays during Daily Standard Time (Late Fall/Winter)
CLOSED on Sundays and Holidays