People on the Move: Swan Point Cemetery Names Monahan President
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People on the Move: Swan Point Cemetery Names Monahan President
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Swan Point Cemetery, a 200-acre, active, nonsectarian garden cemetery established in 1846 and located in Providence, Rhode Island, has named William Monahan as President. Bringing over 25 years of experience in cemetery management and leadership, Monahan has a deep understanding of the industry, including cemetery operations, strategic planning and landscape preservation. Monahan resides in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Prior to joining Swan Point, Monahan served as Director of Operations at Woodlawn Cemetery, one of Massachusetts’ busiest cemeteries, overseeing more than 1,300 interments, cremations and mausoleum entombments annually. In this role, he developed new products and programs to meet market demands, led the design and construction of more than 600 niche columbarium for cremation memorialization and developed over 6 acres of new inground burial inventory. Earlier in his cemetery career, Monahan worked as a Landscape Foreman at Woodlawn, building on his background in landscape design and construction.
As the next President of Swan Point Cemetery, Monahan will work with the Board of Directors and staff on implementation of the Cemetery’s long-range and master plan, including decisions regarding the remaining land available for development, increases in crematory services, and the further engagement of the community through an advanced outreach and marketing strategy.
“Bill succeeds Anthony Hollingshead, who, after a career in cemetery leadership roles capped by 20 years as Swan Point President, is retiring to pursue personal interests,” said Tom Goddard, Board Chair. “During his time at Swan Point, Anthony has overseen significant growth in facility expansion, team growth, fiscal stability and community outreach. We look forward to seeing Bill meet the challenge of continuing the work and further enhancement of the reputation and reach of one of the most prominent historical cemeteries in the United States.”
Monahan began his professional journey in residential landscape architecture after earning a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He later transitioned into the nursery industry as the Wholesale Sales Manager for one of New England’s largest wholesale and retail nurseries.