The St. Helena Cemetery is a major focal point of Spring Street- along with the churches…read more(Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist) It's a popular spot for morning joggers&walkers with its gently rolling hills. Since it's closest to downtown St. Helena.... it's quite well loved among the living. One typically doesn't see cemeteries being used for a morning workout, but this one is. Historically, it's interesting, established in 1872, and was used as an arboretum of sorts. Ambrose Bierce's ex-wife, Mollie, and their two children are buried in unmarked graves, as haunting as his own disappearance during the Mexican Revolution a century ago. A genuinely haunting, eerie, peaceful place.

I love this little cemetery I like to stop in once in while so relaxing and peaceful and so much…read morehistory.. if you get some time you can read up on it.. enjoy

This is probably the most beautiful, well kept, part historic/part modern cemetery I've ever been…read moreto. Like some, I came to know this cemetery in relation to someone buried there. For people who are interested in history (especially of Fairfield/Solano County) or quiet places to be away from the hustle and bustle of the living, this is a place to go to. I really have a thing for cemeteries that are part of a church yard/church courtyard. So old style! Some of the history of this cemetery goes all the way back to when Captain Waterman first bought and founded Solano County (Fairfield was named after his hometown: Fairfield in CT!). Captain Waterman's young daughter is buried here. Many of the old headstones have beautiful, green moss growing on them, and giant old trees growing up from the ground and reaching out to shade the ancient dead from the sun they endured in their lifetimes. The script used for carving into the old headstones are beautiful and varied from headstone to headstone. There is a very remarkable Celtic Cross headstone in the old part of the cemetery (and the people I know are in the newer part, and so far I've only raved about the old part!). The grass is very well kept here. Everything is beautifully maintained. This place is so peaceful, and from what I have been told it is also one of the least expensive. I have been to quite a few cemeteries, and I have never been to one with landscaping as impeccable and appropriate. Even if you don't already any of the folks in this cemetery, it's beautiful enough to make a stop and check out. I know it's a cemetery, but it's also very peaceful!

We have used this funeral home a lot in the last few years. My grandfather in 2012, my grandmother…read moreduring the start of Covid in 2020 and most recently a few weeks ago the unexpected passing of my father. Roland was always a calming presence in our interactions with him. He was patient and understanding and cared for our wishes over profit. He offered suggestions and thought of everything, truly above and beyond. For example, he had a clear bag to store my father's military flag in after it was presented to my mom. He suggested that the grandkids draw and write letters for their grandfather to leave near his right hand. He also gave us time to grieve and privacy as a family to talk and make decisions. It truly felt like he cared. He let us know beforehand what to expect from the cemetery service and also had gloves for the paulberrers to use and leave on top. He helped set up and take down and after the service he even went to the grave sites of past clients to check on them and say his respects. It is unfortunate that we needed this service to begin with but I whole heartedly believe Roland was the best choice we made in this whole process. My dad was also a fan of him and now I know why.

Just don't. Uncaring, cavalier, classless. We went there because they were referred by the…read moreVeteran's Home in Yountville. I know it's a business to make money but they don't do it right.

*Halloween themed review. Boooo!*…read more Stumbled onto this beautiful cemetery as it is right next to the Sonoma Overlook Trail. After hiking that trail down by the staging area where the cars are parked, I noticed an open gate leading to the cemetery which is in the same hills. I don't find cemeteries scary or creepy but rather reverent and humbling. Ive visited many cemeteries whether a family involvement or just to pass through and observe. And I have found that all are different, some are more interesting than others. I like ones with more landscape features such as hills, more plant life/trees, well laid out/organized. I don't care for one's next to modern commercial buildings or when there are more dirt or concrete than plant life. That is just a personal aesthetic preference. This Mountain Cemetery fits its name, as well as my eye and senses. It is beautiful just to stroll around if you are not scared of the nature and essence of death. Every culture handles it in its own ways and i can respect them all. It's how we honor and remember those who pass and gave is what's more important to me. The older headstones most with birthdates from the 1800s seemed to be higher up in the hills. The more recent ones seem to be lower. But I loved all the oak and cedar trees, lots of shade. There was even a thick patch of prickly pear cactus. There's also a veterans cemetery right below this public one. That one is very manicured and succinct. There are trails that weave through all this. To hike these hills, you will not only get a great dose of fresh air and exercise, but you may also get a moment to thank those that have lived and contributed; and more importantly to me, to appreciate those who are still currently here. A very humanizing experience.

One of the best "hiking" and historical cemeteries I have been to! Noticed the more older plots are…read morelocated higher up and meanders along the hillside. Beautiful walk, views and discoveries of families, years and stone styles. It is an active cemetery, so be respectful of the environment. There is a parking lot and it is connected to a bunch of trails. In fact there is a street sign in the middle of the cemetery guiding you to the main forest trail. By the parking lot, there is also a Veterans memorial and an open-field park. Peaceful and beautiful.

The young man taking care of the grounds the day I visited a loved one, thank you!…read moreI asked how does one place flowers so high up on the wall, you showed me where the instrument was located. You are the reason for the 5 stars, pleasant, helpful, and friendly. There were no office people around in order for us to find where our loved one was placed. So, we walked around until we located him, it was an immediate burial and he didn't want anyone to hold a service at grave side for him and the business honored his request made years ago. Very well kept grounds where we were.

Mother's Day here was a busy day! I never saw so many people visiting this place ever! I stopped by…read morefor a couple of hours with an old friend to visit our parents. We sat and talked and reminisced about memories of our past with our mother and father. The day was gorgeous! The grounds were full of colorful, beautiful, fresh flowers from people visiting their loved ones. I only wish that the grass could be kept up more greener. They do a good job keeping the grounds clean and trimmed, but it would be nice if the grass could be made greener in some areas. I wonder if it is even possible? The multiple trees give some great shade to sit and enjoy your visit with those that are resting in a much better and happier place now. For some reason, only one gate was open on Mother's Day. Maybe that was to control the flow of traffic, but it made it difficult to go from one visiting site to the other without getting back in your car and driving out unto Union Street to go around to the other side. I would have rather been able to walk. It seems that more plot area is being excavated and some sort of construction is going on toward the far end of the lot. The only real problem that I see for the Fairmont Memorial Park is the paved road throughout the park. It is time for the owners to repave them. The potholes and torn up gravel, especially to the far left of the park, is awful! Must be prepared to wear out your tires, brakes, and suspension on your car! Someone please fix the roads! I have never noticed this before because I have never really drove around to other areas of the park before. I know I just recently gave Fairmont Memorial Park 4 Stars, but after further review of the Park in its entirety, I have to knock it down to 3 Stars! At least until the road areas in the Park are fixed.

We requested cremation services and an urn. They provided great service and they were very helpful…read more My mom thought it was exceptional value as compared to the Rollingwood cemetery cremation services.

I'm very pleased they did very good for my son during COVID and made me feel that I was not…read morealone.....Thank you! For everything! I could not have done this without you all.....Many blessings to each and every one of you!

Just a real positive experience…read more So helpful and attentive. Pre-arrangements are excellent. An excellent website but more so, a very concerning staff. They earn a 5-star rating with ease.

Claffey and Rota Funeral Home this review is long over due but now that I have had another death in…read moremy family I now feel even more grateful for all your services for my grandma. I loved the smallness and simplicity of your home- it was both beautiful and intimate for both visitation and rosary for my family. Selene I loved how easy you made it for us to plan and Suzanne I loved how much you honored traditional details during services - these are things my grandma would have wanted. My recent experience was not even close to the level of care and compassion we received from you. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery is a haunting place. Perched on the side of a cliff, it is a final…read moreresting place for Civil War veterans and Donner Party survivors. A local Boy Scout troop recently made a guide to the cemetery, which dates back to the 1870s. Many original records have been lost, for there are faded tombs where the names have faded into eternity. It's not an easily accessible cemetery- the most one can do is park across the street&find a way across Highway 29/128. There are stories of the cemetery being haunted, of the presence of apparitions, it has that kind of an atmosphere. What was once a quiet cemetery is now beside a busy highway, trying to rest in peace.