Talking Trees with Arborist Andy Howard

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:07:51 +0000

Forest Lawn’s very own arborist Andy Howard sits down with CEO Julie Snyder to talk all things trees and groundskeeping at Forest Lawn Cemetery. From becoming a level II Arboretum to nerding out on nature facts, Andy gives you a peek behind the leaves at how we maintain one of Buffalo’s most historic cemeteries.

Let's go behind the gates at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:12 +0000

Welcome to "Come Home to Forest Lawn: A Cemetery Podcast." CEO Julie Snyder and guests will take you behind the gates of this historic cemetery in Buffalo, New York and share with you what it takes to preserve legacy, landscape and memory.

The first interment at Forest Lawn took place in 1850. Today, there are more than 165,000 permanent residents in this 269-acre, not-for-profit cemetery, where all are welcome.