Gravestones ponds and…read morequartz The Spring Vine Cemetery is a fairly large graveyard containing about 2,000 graves that was built in about 1850. Not really old, but old enough to be interesting since it contains a wide variety of different memorials. One of the most fascinating thing about the cemetery is the massive chunk of rose quartz that is located in the graveyard. Must weigh several tons and is almost certainly not indigenous to the cemetery, which means someone took a whole lot of effort to bring the huge stone here. There is no inscription on the stone so exactly when it was brought to the graveyard will remain unknown. The cemetery also has a nice little pond on the west side and some fairly large and interesting gravestones. No obelisks because they weren't quite in style yet but there are some pretty massive gravestones. A pleasant cemetery for a walk that is actually close to several other old graveyards. Flat ground and nice old trees makes it a cool place to spend a bit of time, if for nothing else just to check out the fabulous piece of quartz.

Bell graves and…read morecolonels The Union Cemetery is usually considered as part of the old Commons Graveyard right across the street. The two sort of merge into one and look quite similar. Lot of very old graves here, many dating back into the 1600's. Other s are just about gone, worn down to nubs that are impossible to read. This is a very cool graveyard with a whole lot of history. Fascinating going around from grave to grave reading the inscriptions. The ancient town green is here too and the Commons Graveyard Is actually right on the green. A cool old bell guards on side while a church is on the other. History and the feel of the past just permeates the entire area. Not a fancy cemetery with a lot of rich and opulent graves. Some pretty cool ones like a statue of a colonel and some small obelisks but all the markers and memorials blend together quite nicely with the ancient trees and wonderful old houses of the area. A graveyard that has been here for a long time. And I suspect one that will still be here long after I am gone.

It's sad when a cemetery such as this one is all but forgotten from people's minds and hearts. It's…read moreone of those "gems" you find out of luck. Griffin Street Cemetery has a ton of history and stands proud as the first cemetery ever built in New Bedford. Early settlers are buried here as well as other local figures of historical significance. It would be a great joy to see this location pop up on the map and become part of the citizens memories. The area around the land is encroaching upon it and eventually it might be gone I fear. It is possible that I am a bit paranoid but it is a healthy paranoia stemming from my love for history and landmarks. If people conduct a search this very second on this location they will find articles and articles of information. New Bedford's library has a few pieces of material that people can read up on and they are actually good reads. It goes without saying that if we care about our home city, we can at the least, invest some of our time in showing them gratitude. To the people who don't live here or have lived here, I rated the place 5 stars out of respect for the dead. Regardless of whether a person was good or bad, we all deserve our peace.

Mayflower and mayor…read more The Ancient Little Neck Cemetery is indeed ancient. It was established in 1655 and the oldest recorded grave is John Brown, the guy that actually purchased the land that the graveyard is on from the native Wampanoag tribe. The spooky old graveyard has lots of very old graves, memorials and plaques and if you take a look at the top of the old flagpole you will notice that it has a carved skull on top. A whole lot of famous colonial New England folks are buried here, including Elizabeth Tilley Howland who came over on the Mayflower and died in 1667 and Captain Thomas Willett, who became the first English mayor of New York. The ancient graveyard is an absolutely fascinating place filled with plaques and memorials about shipwrecks, wars and disasters. It looks a bit worn in places and could probably use a bit of TLC but then the scruffy look just adds to the spooky and weird ambiance. One of the coolest and historic colonial graveyards in New England. Over 1,000 graves here from 1622 up till 1993 and of course all kinds of hauntings and bizarre things have been seen in the area. An amazing and historic place to spend some time with the people of the past.

My grandparents on my fathers side are buried there and I have to say after visiting it I was…read moredisappointed in the upkeep. I tried to find out who owned it and finally got a hold of a gentleman who claimed to be a commisioner several years ago that told me that the Chinese bought it and that it was only mowed twice a year! Then I was looking at some statistics that werent very promising that there were sources that said remains from plots had been flung over a wall so they could bury someone else in the plot! My heart sank thinking that my grandparents couldve been flung! I havent been back to the cemetery in awhile as I live in a different state now but I am interested to see what can be done about the state of the plots and headstones. I understand that it is a historical place and that it is ancient. However there is no excuse for it to have been let go like it has been. I wanted to buy plots if there were any available so that I could be near my grandparents but I doubt there are any left. I would even look into purchasing the cemetery if I could get more info on it, so if anyone knows anything please let me know. tanyastrader@gmail.com

A beautiful well kept cemetery. Whats crazy is no matter how busy the main road is, its so peaceful…read moreat the cemetery.

This is such a beautiful cemetery! I am blessed that my family members are laid to rest here,…read morebecause I know how well this place is being up kept, and how well they make sure the graves and grass are always up to par. And this cemetery is maintained by very nice people. Everyone who works here that I have encountered or even watched I noticed how gentle and caring they are with the grounds. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember and I always remember just how clean everything always ways. I believe in order to bury your family member here they have to be Catholic, just something to keep in mind. Consider this cemetery for any passing family members. I know this is such a tough topic, and it was a little hard for me to write, but I know it will be worth it for others.

On our way to tour the house, we stopped here first to pay our respects at Oak Grove Cemetery. It…read moreis a serene and beautifully maintained space that offers more than just a glimpse into Fall River's past. The grounds are in excellent condition, with winding paths, mature trees, and a quiet dignity that makes it easy to linger. The primary attraction for many tourists is Lizzie Borden's tomb, which is surprisingly simple to locate. Proceed directly down the central road from the main entrance on Prospect Street. A fork will appear after 200 yards or so; bear left and keep going until you come to a little rotary. Just off the road to the right is the Borden family plot; park close by and stroll toward it. Lizzie's stone is plain and level, bearing only her name: "Lizzie." Her parents and sister Emma are among the many Bordens buried there, and it's part of a wider family cluster. The cemetery itself is quiet. Historic without being overgrown. Solemn without feeling oppressive. The kind of place where memory feels tangible, especially when you're standing among the names that shaped one of America's most enduring mysteries. Oak Grove is worth the visit, regardless of your interest in real crime or your general admiration for well-maintained cemeteries. [Review 1090 of 2025 - 1240 in Massachusetts - 24644 overall]

Just wanted to give a shout out to the groundskeeper at this resting place. My husband and I go to…read moremany resting communities for our lastcallparanormal page and have seen many pourly unkept ones. So, thank you to the groundskeeper or whomever is doing the grass/cleaning.

Ponds and vets…read more The Pine Grove Cemetery was established in the 1890's and is 50 acres of gentle and mostly level ground with fairly modest memorials. It has a few larger crypts and more elaborate gravestones but most tend to be small and simple. The cemetery has a small pond in the middle of the land and lots of very old looking trees. Many veterans, especially from World War 1, are buried here and the grounds are very well maintained. There are roads that wind through all parts of the cemetery and many flowers and special personal items are included with the memorials. A very pleasant cemetery to talk an easy walk through.

This is one of 5 cemeteries within the city and it's the smallest. The grounds are clean and the…read morelandscaping is pretty nice. Its got a fair amount of history to it as well and it's home to many veterans from both world wars. The world war veteran graves are taken care of by the workers and every national holiday that celebrates their memory will see their graves receive a token of appreciation and respect ranging from a bouquet of flowers or some other symbol. I currently have my aunt, uncle, and grandparents buried there so when I pay the area a visit I see what goes on around there. If you are the type of person like myself that likes to take walks through cemeteries then you will be happy to know that this is the place to do it. It's peaceful and quiet (not all cemeteries are surprisingly!). There is a greenhouse / flower shop right nearby that is an ideal location for a visit if you're interested in buying something.

Very clean and bright funeral home. The room we were in had high ceilings and lots of lighting…read more The paint and wallpaper was a light color. It made it less gloomy than other funeral homes that we've been to. The funeral procession to the cemetery was seamless.