Elizabeth Arden

1879 - 1966 

Today, we visited the final resting place of Elizabeth Arden at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York. Elizabeth Arden—businesswoman, beauty pioneer, and one of the richest self-made women of her time—died on this date, October 18, 1966, at the age of 87.

We also reflected on her legacy beyond the grave: the iconic red door salons she opened on Fifth Avenue and around the world, which redefined beauty as a form of confidence and self-expression for generations of women. At a time when makeup was stigmatized, Arden boldly declared that every woman deserved to feel radiant—on her own terms.

Her grave site is peaceful and dignified, nestled among the historic stones and winding paths of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery—a place steeped in American history and quiet reverence. Visitors come not only to honor her memory but also to acknowledge the quiet revolution she sparked in beauty, business, and female independence.

Elizabeth Arden's real name was Florence Nightingale Graham, and she was a Canadian-born businesswoman. She was born in 1879 in Woodbridge, Ontario, and later moved to the United States, where she built her cosmetics empire.

Rest in peace, Elizabeth Arden. Your vision transformed how women see themselves—and your legacy continues to inspire empowerment, elegance, and entrepreneurial courage.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, USA

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