I recently interred my deceased sister here in their mausoleum. The cemetery contains prestigious…read morehistorical figures PT Barnum and Gen Tom Thumb. There are also a lot of Beardsleys here, a family that has been prominent in the history of Bridgeport. Old-style large monuments abound. The area around the mausoleum is well kept, and there is a fountain in the center of the area. There is actually a family crypt for "Fountain" right by the fountain. I thought the Fountain Family might have donated it, but it turns out that is just a coincidence. The person I talked to in the office said he wasn't aware of it and that he had never heard anyone else mention it, but it is right there just above the fountain as you look at it from the front: "FOUNTAIN" on the largest crypt. The cemetery is old and heavily wooded, and Ash Creek runs along the western and southern borders. One of the most important consumer considerations is of course price. I can tell you that compared to Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, where our parents are laid to rest, this quite beautiful and pleasant cemetery is less than 1/3 the price. My parents provided for their own interment and I could not afford to place my sister there, but I am glad to come see her where she is. Have to give it to MGC for being an excellent value. And the fountain area is a very soothing peaceful place, comparable to being on the "Willow Brook" that my parents' tomb is blessedly right beside.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not…read moresleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow,... (By Mary Elizabeth Frye) This place is beautiful! I just love cemeteries and when I travel will often stop at historical cemetery sites; I find them very interesting and often beautiful. At the very least, they are holy sites to me; places where we memorialize our loved ones. My visit to Mountain Grove Cemetery was to visit the monuments of two famous gentlemen. Specifically, P.T. Barnum and General Tom Thumb (born Charles Stratton). P.T. Barnum, born in Bethel, CT, was an entrepreneur from an early age and by the age of 21 had his own general store and a newspaper. In his 50's he was elected to the CT General Assembly (Republican), then Mayor of Bridgeport, CT, then back to the General Assembly. We all know about his other, endeavors in the entertainment field. Charles Stratton was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1838. In 1842 P.T. sought out four year old Charles Stratton, who was at the time fifteen pounds and twenty five inches tall. He 'hired' Charles at three dollars a week (paid to his parents) to 'see how it went' and little Charles was such a hit, his salary was raised to $50 a week, performing at the Hall of Living Curiosities in NYC, a museum owned by P.T. Barnum. Both gentlemen have large monuments, quite close to each other in this cemetery, which incidentally, was founded in 1849, by P.T. Barnum (and associates). Their website offers a bit of information on 'notable' persons who have chosen to trust the association with their final place of rest. We entered at the 'main' gate (there are at least a couple) and drove straight back, taking no turn, into sections 8 (on the right) and 9 (on the left). I posted a photo w/the small metal signs attached to trees on either side of the road indicating you have reached your destination. P.T. Barnum is just a short way down on the left (section 9) in an area outlined by a concrete curb with many headstones surrounding quite a large obelisk. Just up the road a short distance, and on the right (section 8) you will find a tall, thin obelisk with a life sized likeness of Charles Stratton at the top. As you drive through the cemetery, you will see many monuments and tombs dating from the 1800's through more recent history, that are note worthy in their beauty and artistic craftsmanship. This cemetery is a soothing location, appropriate for memorializing our departed loved ones with water on either side of the property, beautiful monuments, large trees, sweeping lawns. It would make for a lovely walk in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature and loving memories. My GPS took us out of the property by way of a different gate. I recommend you chose to leave by the main gate (if this is allowed of course) as the gate we were directed to was at a 5 way intersection with four way traffic lights. This lead us to have to figure out when was the best time, between light cycles, to scurry out of the gate. As this is a very busy intersection it was not easy to make it out alive. (Intentional perhaps?) If you are looking for a family plot, a mausoleum crypt or a niche for your urn, Mountain Grove Cemetery has offerings available. Check out their website and give them a call.

This historic cemetery is located behind the Avon Congregational Church in Avon, CT. We had ice…read morecream at Dom's Creamery and stumbled upon it. It is also adjacent to a couple of parking lots. It looked very historic and kind of small. I did an online search and the oldest grave belongs to Joseph Bird who was born in 1678 and died in 1729. There were all types of gravestones; there were many tall obelisks to thin decrepit ones. Some were family plots because it was essentially fenced in by a boundary marker. If you're into history and cemeteries, this place is worth a quick visit, if you're in the area.

Old names in an…read moreold town The East Avon Cemetery is located right behind the old Avon Congregational Church in the center of town. Not a really large graveyard but it does have some interesting stones and memorials. There are some obelisks that were so popular in the mid 1800s and some other rather large and massive memorials but nothing really on a grand or opulent scale. Many of the gravestones date back to the early and mid 19 century and have unique and very cool designs on them. Considering the age and weather conditions many of the stones are in surprisingly good shape. If you look closely it is possible to read many of the old names and little epitaphs and a lot of the names will be familiar to anyone knowledgeable about the town's history. A cool little graveyard that takes you back in Avon's past.

The Burying Ground is located next to the Stratford Library, and they share a parking lot. Visitors…read moreare welcome, but no dogs and they warn you it's under surveillance. There is a map of the graves when you walk in. There are two plaques on the entrance. The first reads: In honor of the men and women who planted in the wilderness the early homes of Stratford. Who fought bravely and suffered patiently in the war of the American Revolution, and who left to their descendents a proud memory of courage, endurance and faith in God. The second reads: 1676-1906 erected by the Mary Silliman chapter daughters of the American revolution The graveyard itself is very quiet and isolated by the roads and other buildings around it. It is definitely worth a walk through if you appreciate old gravestones.

My family recently lost a family member. Shure Funeral Home was who we chose to help us plan,…read moreprovide and carry out all the necessary services to assist us in burying our loved one. We couldn't have chosen a better company to carry out our wishes. From the beginning (an out of state coordination) to the very end of the funeral service, every need was met with Kindness and professionalism. Mr. J DiCarlo was on top with following through every request. We appreciate all that he has done. Also, Mr. Shure has gone above and beyond. We thank them for all their support. S. Heins

Jimmy and John were very good before the fees were paid. We…read moreasked if the grave side service would be recorded, we were told that it would be available for the out of town relatives on a Zoom format and on a thumb drive. As it turned out the first 60 seconds were recorded, then the screen went black. John informed us that the recording company still had the Zoom video and it was still intact at a cloud platform. We called several times but eventually was told the Zoom in fact was not going to be available. We believe that personnel at Shure Funeral Home made the error at the time of the recording of the video. The family is devastated that this sensitive moment in the life of a family has not been preserved.

A very old…read moregraveyard People like rivers and since the small town of Clinton has some really nice ones, people have been hanging around here for a long time. At one time a booming ship building industry was present along the Indian River but now the town is more known for it's tourism. This graveyard is ancient indeed and I even heard that one marker dates from 1670. I couldn't find that one, maybe it no longer exists, but I did find some that date back to the early 1700s. Like most old gravestones, especially ones near the ocean, many were very difficult to read. Others were broken and some just nubs ready to return to the earth. The cemetery can be hard to find because you have to go under a very narrow railroad trestle to get in it. However it is actually much larger than it first looks and has a very large variety of different memorials and gravestones. A very cool old graveyard to explore and walk around. A whole lot of history, some of it very old, is contained inside.

Never would imagine I would leave a review for a last resting place but I am compelled because of…read morehow deserving the Oak Lawn Cemetery is. Upon entering you feel like you are being welcomed by a country park. The entrance is beautiful and decorated with vibrant flowers. My amazing and loving uncle was taken much to early from us two plus years ago. We were visiting our beloved Aunt and all visited Uncle Rino to show our respect, share a few stories and tell him how much we missed him. The Cemetery grounds were immaculate and beautiful. While we were showing our respects staff approached us with water for the flowers and tidied up the resting site. Honestly the site was in perfect condition. Then the most touching experience was when one of the grounds worker said God Bless you and your family. We all were moved beyond words that they took time to come over and greet us. Outstanding. 100% asset to your Cemetery business. Thank you for being thoughtful you!! If I wasn't going to be cremated this is where I'd want to rest. I highly recommend!

With Mary Tyler Moore and Jason Robards interred here, this cemetery has a lot of star power. It is…read morepleasantly scenic, but it is also "thickly settled," which can make locating specific gravesites difficult.

On a recent trip to Connecticut to solve some family history mysteries we visited Grove Cemetery in…read moresearch of Doris who died in 1918. The historic cemetery was very well maintained and Kyle Sutherland, cemetery superintendent, was very helpful. With Kyle's help we found Doris in the family plot of her grandparents. She was just a surname on the map, no headstone. With the help of Kyle, Doris will have a headstone soon. The whole experience has been very easy and Kyle has answered questions we had in a timely manner. When the stone is finished he will install it. Thanks to Kyle future family history buffs will be able to find little Doris. Teri, GA

Who knew that cemeteries could be so full of life?! After a memorial service for my mother, my…read morefamily and I went on a tour of this charming, historic graveyard. The slabs range from the sixteen hundreds to the present, old Halloween-like headstones, their engravings eroded beyond recognition, grand obelisks, low stone walls defining family crypts that look like ruins of ancient houses and are populated helter skelter monuments of different sizes, shapes and styles, from huge crypts to six inch high slabs marking the graves of babies. In one area a bunch of witty scientists banter on their inscriptions: One lists the dead scholar's entire curriculum vita. The one next to it says more succinctly "Nobel Laureate, etc." as if to mock his colleague's pomposity. There are marble angels and beautiful sphinxes that seem to follow you with their eyes, and one gravestone that lists a man and his two wives - or a sister - - buried together. There are famous names: Eli Whitney, Glenn Miller, Charles Goodyear, Noah Webster, Lyman Beecher, father of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and prominent names, Trumbull, Goodrich, Baldwin. And there are really old gravestones moved from the New Haven Green when it was the town graveyard They lean against the stone wall that surrounds the cemetery. Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking down wooded paths.

This is a small cemetery with very few open plots left. I only took photos of the old section but…read morethe newer areas make up 7/8 of the cemetery. The old section of the cemetery is rather beautiful and I've seen dates into the early 1800s. I decided to review this cemetery today because I know that a lot of cemeteries can be very strict about planting and leaving items on the head stones and it can be frustrating to find a cemetery that allows you the freedom to honor your loved ones how you see fit. This cemetery has the loosest rules of any in the area that we looked at. You are free to plant what you wish in front of the stone. Silk flowers, miniature statues, balloons, photos, and solar night lights are some of the other items I've seen here. Just keep in mind that anything you put there is going to need to withstand the elements and if it blows away it will most likely meet the mower.