Background --  St. Michael’s is a non-sectarian cemetery located in East Elmhurst, Queens. It is close to the Triborough Bridge, and readily accessible by car. A number of Burgenlaenders who lived in Manhattan their entire lives ended up being buried in St. Michael’s because of its proximity to the center of the City.

General Observations --  Tombstone markings at this cemetery are not that good, but because the cemetery is relatively small it is not that difficult finding burial sites when grave locations are known. Staff at the cemetery are helpful and will take the time to provide good directions on how to get to specific gravesites.

Burial Record Information --  Most of the records for burial locations are maintained in the office on index cards in alpha order by name of the decedent. Only the most recent burial information is on a computerized database.

Office Hours --  The office is open daily from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. However, it closes at 12 noon on Saturdays, and is not open on Sunday.