Hello from the other side... No bones about it, this is the most impressive, historic cemetery I've…read moreever visited. The massive stone arch entrance to this majestic resting place will leave you in awe. We took a driving tour through the beautifully designed landscaped grounds and oftentimes had to park and walk around get a closer look at some of the statues, monuments and tombs. Dedicated in 1853, this graveyard inters about 1,700 Civil War Confederate soldiers in one area with a huge Italian marble statue as its centerpiece. Thousands of more graves create a sea of headstones, rows of not forgotten souls. In another area an old stone bridge with a turret and a "guardian angel" statue keeping watch over the cemetery not only adds architectural appeal, but makes for peaceful spot to rest and reflect. The lush, green grounds and manicured bushes marked with ancient trees provides serene surroundings as you meander through the rows of gravestones and markers. The rolling hills make for gorgeous views and would make this cemetery an ideal final destination for loved ones. It surprised us to find discover that one of my friend's relatives is buried here. We visited a mausoleum with its wrought iron gates and antique locks, and several vaults. Pensively, we toured this remarkably ornate cemetery which would intrigue history buffs as well as Civil War buffs or architectural lovers. Thornrose Cemetery is available for tours by a local historical society as well. You may have to "urn" you keep while visiting this somber but gorgeous site, but it's well worth it!

In 2009, my mother and my stepfather prepaid $1895.00 each for transport and cremation services to…read moreAnderson Funeral Services in Crozet, Virginia. When my stepfather died in December 2024, John Anderson Jr. (Funeral Director) told my mother she would have to pay an additional $800.00 for a variety of items she did not request (Including a new body bag he stated was legally mandated, which is false.) When I and other family members met with him to ask for an explanation as to why there were more charges on a prepaid plan, he was defensive, evasive, profoundly unsympathetic and unprofessional. He insisted that the business is his mother's, and that he knew nothing about the prepaid agreements. He was unable and/or unwilling to pull any files he should have had from the prepaid arrangement. He never answered any of our questions, claimed he was being attacked, and professed to hating his job. He told my mother he would drop the charges to $200, and asked if "that would make her happy?", as if we were negotiating a bar tab. Upon examination, we realized that the original documents for my parents were not even actual contracts, and that most likely none were ever created. The grief we were experiencing was compounded by the unfeeling and sarcastic attitude of Mr. Anderson, and the knowledge that the remains of our loved one was in the hands of someone who was untruthful and totally disgruntled about his occupation and having to perform it. Anderson Funeral Service failed to provide an actual contract and attempted to extract money for services that were included in the prepaid agreement. I am extremely concerned that the unethical, if not illegal, actions of Anderson Funeral Service will continue to be perpetrated on other vulnerable families.

I reached out to Anderson Funeral home for advice when my Father passed away. While I didn't end up…read morehaving a service for my father, John gave me excellent advice and was very patient and compassionate while I figured out how to handle those last aspects of my father's life. I will be forever grateful for the wisdom and experience he shared with me.

A small national cemetery with very much a community feel, Staunton National Cemetery holds some…read more870 interments, beginning with the Civil War and encompassing WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam and the more recent campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. I came here on a recent weekend as a volunteer for the national Wreaths Across America event and ceremony, and thoroughly enjoyed the community vibe that was different from the feel of Arlington National Cemetery. There's no on-site parking, so the best bet is the parking lot at Martin's Food at 1015 Richmond Ave, and it should be a short walk from the parking lot to the cemetery. There a restroom in the stone building near the entrance, and a display with a blurb on a piece of history of the cemetery.

Probably one of the smallest military cemeteries I've been in, at a little over an acre, the…read moreStaunton Cemetery is no less solemn. Right on the main road, with a garden and nursery supply store on one side, homes in the back, and ironically, a military recruiter across the side street, it seems like an odd location. In looking at the surrounding area, it was probably an isolated spot at one time as none of the surrounding buildings, except for the one on the property, appear to predate the 20th century. It's old, with remains dating back to the Civil War re-interned from a nearby city cemetery of that same era. There are some recent burials as well, surprisingly, from the late 2000s. There are a lot of unknown soldiers here (500+) and at least one Buffalo soldier. And on this Memorial Day weekend, each was remembered with the flag marker. As with all national cemeteries, it's beautifully maintained. It's easy to overlook in the hustle of the nearby businesses and that's a shame. There's a sense of history here that shouldn't be lost.

Appreciate the professionalism and compassion displayed by Neil Wong during such an uncomfortable…read moresituation. Was able to navigate me through the difficult process. Was very knowledgeable and made the experience less painful for me. My sincere thanks,

From the owner: Proud to be the first locally owned and operated low-cost cremation service in the Staunton,…read moreFishersville and Waynesboro area, Charlottesville based A Better Cremation, was founded to provide an affordable, timely, and simple cremation option for families in need. We offer our families everything necessary for the cremation of their loved one without all of the costs of a traditional funeral home by providing only those services that are essential. Our caring and professional team are all members of the local community. When you experience a loss know that we will take care of you and your family as if you were our neighbor, because you are.