This is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to die, yet their friendship and society are, in the best sense, ever present, because immortal.

–William Penn, 1693

The Friends Cemetery is a private cemetery, currently in use, owned and maintained by Worcester Friends Meeting.

Anyone may visit the cemetery during daylight hours. We ask that all visitors act in the same manner they would when visiting the burial place of their friends and relatives. The cemetery is closed during the hours of darkness; no trespassing in the cemetery after dark.

Photographs may be taken for personal use. Photographs, video, film, sound, or other types of recording require prior written permission if they will be used on the Internet or for publication of any kind. Investigations of the paranormal are not permitted.

Bicycles and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

The cemetery is surrounded by the City of Worcester Reservoir property, which is posted with No Trespassing signs. The area is regularly patrolled. Violations of the posted area may result in arrest.