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The National Showmen's Association owns its own cemetery plots in the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. They are located in the section known as St. Peters, and are made prominent by a bronze statue of a lion, the symbol of the National Showmen's Association.



MONUMENT



The Monument was endowed in perpetuity by the National Showmen's Association monument committee and unveiled on November 23rd 1947



The monument committee was


James E. Strates, General Chairman

Clemens F. Schmitz, Administrative Chairman

Arthur E. Campfield

Joseph A. McKee

Fred C. Murray

Walter K. Sibley, Ex-Officio



PLOT OWNERSHIP



The National Showmen's Association has the right to resell these plots or disperse them as seen fit. The NSA chaplain issues a letter of receipt or acknowledgement to the purchaser or recipient, which serves as proof of ownership. A copy of this letter is also submitted to the NSA Recording Secretary for the official club records, and to the current NSA President.


GRAVE OPENING



The opening of graves is authorized by a letter to Ferncliff, from the NSA chaplain.


Double graves are permitted as well as triple with cremains. Ferncliff must reconfirm feasibility.


Jewish burials are permitted one to a gravesite with no double graves.


PLOTS



There are 192 plots.



12 plots are assigned for the monument.

There are 180 plots available for burial.

There are: 67 plots in the Jewish Section

42 plots in the Catholic Section

60 plots in the Protestant Section

11 plots designated Non Sectarian



These were designated as such in June of 1985 by Jack M. Beebe, Chaplain of the NSA and the Ferncliff Management. These plots are located in the Jewish Section.



180 Total PLOTS


As of the date listed above, there are 102 plots are used. Of these:

4 graves used are designated veterans

12 graves used are designated non-members

9 graves used are designated ladies auxiliary

8 graves used are designated double graves

2 graves used are used for a single burial

67 graves used are non-designated burial


SubTotal 102 USED GRAVES


There are 13 plots are reserved.

There are 65 plots are open and not reserved.

TOTAL 180 GRAVES AND PLOT


DIRECTIONS TO FERNCLIFF CEMETERY


Ferncliff is located on Secor Road in Hartsdale, New York. The National Showmen's Association plots are to the left as you come in the first main gate. The bronze statue of the lion is visible from Secor Road as you come up the hill.



FROM NEW YORK CITY VIA MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY AND THE NEW YORK THRUWAY



Ardsley Exit #7

Turn right on Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road)

Proceed past the Ardsley traffic circle approximately 1½ miles to Secor Road.

Turn right at the light onto Secor Road and go up the hill to Ferncliff which is on the left at the top of the hill.

Go in the first gate. The bronze lion statue is visible on the left and marks the National Showmen's Plots.



FROM UPSTATE VIA NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY

Elmsford exit #8

Turn right on Route 119 (Tarrytown-White Plains Road)

Proceed to traffic light in Elmsford

At the intersection of Tarrytown-White Plains Road and Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) turn right onto 9A

Proceed approximately 3 miles to Secor Road,

Turn left at the light onto Secor Road and go up the hill to Ferncliff which is on the left at the top of the hill.

Go in the first gate. The bronze lion statue is visible on the left and marks the National Showmen's Plots.


FROM THE CONNECTICUT TURNPIKE, MERRITT PARKWAY, ROUTE 684 AND ROUTE 287 (CROSS WESTCHESTER EXPRESSWAY)



The Connecticut Turnpike, Merritt Parkway and Route 684 all lead directly into Route 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway)

Proceed West on Route 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway)

Hartsdale exit #4

Turn left on Route 100-A (Knollwood Road)

Proceed approximately 2 miles to Secor Road.

Turn at the light onto Secor Road and go up the hill to Ferncliff which is on the left at the top of the hill.

Go in the first gate. The bronze lion statue is visible on the left and marks the National Showmen's Plots.