You don't see many reviews of cemeteries. Grieving families are necessarily focused on other…read morethings, and the end users certainly can't write them. So maybe it's up to us who frequent cemeteries to say something about them. First, let me say what it's NOT. Woodlawn is not a new suburban cemetery that is relatively treeless or limited to ground-level markers in order to allow for easy mowing. It's not the cemetery of indeterminate ownership that has passed through many hands and looks like no one cares anymore. It's not a family or church cemetery restricted to a particular heritage or religious affiliation. Woodlawn IS a cemetery that's been around a long time, the final resting place of several generations of E'villians, with interesting headstones and monuments, an A-frame chapel that seats about 50, trees that bloom beautifully in the spring, and hilly terrain that gets kind of muddy in the rain. The cemetery is managed by a volunteer board and a sexton. I was there today for a Memorial Day Observance. Flags were placed by the graves of veterans. The municipal band played a fine selection of songs. The grounds looked prim and proper. Woodlawn is my kind of cemetery. But I never use my yelp iPhone app there because my warped version of the lyrics from the old Eagles' song always springs to mind: "You can check IN any time you like, but you can never leave."

Amazing personal service by John who went above & beyond to make our father's Memorial Luncheon a…read moregreat tribute! He helped us carry out our father's wishes with grace and class. I can't say enough kind words about this wonderful family run business. Please consider them in your time of need

Pam Scott, Funeral Director was excellent in arrangements for my wife Kitty. Came with my daughter…read morein law to help in arrangements. I was too out of to think straight. Pam is very compassionate and answered all of our questions. She put my mind at ease knowing all is being taken care of. Funeral procession to Jefferson Barracks went very smooth. I highly recommend them should the unfortunate ever occurs.

Mr. Tom is a God sent angel with handling my dad's finally journey. I can not say thank you enough…read moreto this company. I truly felt like family and all my questions were patiently answered. It was the first time dealing with this phase of life. I was walked through the process and how much things would cost. The employees were amazing and helped me with his creamation. I am forever grateful to them.

I can't say enough good things about Elle and Hoffen Funeral Home. Elle was responsive and…read morecompassionate and is in this business for all the right reasons. I would recommend their services for their compassion, affordability and responsiveness, I will never hesitate to use them again.

It seems strange to write a review for a funeral home, but we were treated so kindly here during a…read moretragic time in our lives. The owner was compassionate, patient and honest. My loved one was in good hands.

Paul funeral home for every single death in my family going back to when Nancy's father ran it. we…read moreare talking uncle, grandma, grandpa, my father, brother, my son and of March 2026 my grandson. thank you for always being there for my family and friends.

Nancy has a heart of gold. She has helped me get through some of the hardest times of my life by…read moretaking care of me & my loved ones. I highly recommend Paul Funeral Home.

The Transgender Memorial Garden is a sacred space for queer and trans folks in Saint Louis and…read morebeyond. It's actually the first of its kind in the US. It's a garden to honor the lives of transgender people who have been lost to violence and discrimination. It also exists to celebrate the lives ad vibrancy of the community. It was dreamt up by a local activist, Jordan Braxton, who also happens to be an iconic drag performer (Dieta Pepsi). Sayer Johnson, of the Metro Trans Umbrella Group looks after the garden and sees to its maintenance. You can contact them if you have a group to volunteer who wants to help out with the garden. It's common to drive by it on Saturday mornings and see groups working on it. It's lovely. I remember the first time I had been was before I was out as a trans person. A group of queer activists and allies gathered after the evening of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. It was one of the most impactful and memorable moments of my 20's. Folks were obviously scared and grieving, but we were together. It was a hard and beautiful night. For me that galvanizes what the garden means to me. It's sacred and beautiful, but also a reminder that hate and discrimination still exist. If you haven't been, or didn't know it was right here in the backyard of the Grove, you should visit sometime.

I was waiting to write a review for Chapel Hill Mortuary until a grave marker was in place, but…read morefeel it's important to get this out now as our journey has lasted a while. Note that we are from out of state, and worked with Chapel Hill through occasional visits, and email. First, our initial consultation with Bryan (not the owner) to plan our step son's death and burial, when he was a ward of the State of Missouri and before he was seriously ill, went very well. Bryan met us in our needs, was very forthcoming with options and costs, as well as some of the hurdles we will need to be aware of. He helped us choose the best services for an undefined future, and be sure that he would be provided for with his unique financial situation. This was several years ago. Last year, in June of 2016, Sean passed away from cancer. Initially, the process seemed to go well, and Bryan covered our budget options, given what we went over during our initial consultations. We had hoped he and Chapel Hill understood our very simple needs and tight financial constraints. Chapel Hill did a fantastic job of opening their beautiful facility to Sean's program friends and the many caregivers who came to share stories and celebrate Sean's life. The grounds are very comforting and peaceful, and the parlor room offered just what we needed to host many wheelchairs and another 30+ rotating guests for a few hours. Our challenge came when, after the initial service, we started looking at the remainder of the budget. Some items were missed, and we had to make some (legal) adjustments. However, that we had room to wiggle because a more expensive stone was used speaks to not completely understanding our initial request, and per Sean's wishes, that things be kept simple. The irony is that, had the correct material for the marker been used, we wouldn't have had money to use to get it into place! Per my earlier statement, it has been over a year, and the grave marker is still not in place, and we still don't have a promise date! Brian May, the owner, is one of the nicest, and most caring individuals, as is Bryan, one of the employees with whom we worked most closely. Other staff seems somewhat detached, but functional. Advice: The grounds are beautiful, and make for a welcoming place to visit a loved one's remains, but beware the budgeting process! Be sure you have everything in writing and understand what each item is for BEFORE you or your loved one dies! Also, check everything twice before monies are dispersed! The time of loss is for mourning and remembrances, not for heavy duty legal accounting and scrambling because monies were mis-directed. To their credit, they promised to do what is right and close Sean's physical burial so we can freely and joyfully remember his life. We are still waiting for the maker, however...

Visiting my loved one's grave site is like going to a garden. The area is beautiful sprinkled with…read moredog wood in the spring. One large pink one shelters my area. The area is in the older section, just as you enter the property by the first mausoleums. and thus will be easy to find for those who, in later years, will seek their ancestors memorial place. Selecting this cemetery was one of the smartest moves I have ever made.

Last time we came there they didn't have their air conditioning working if they did we go to wash…read moreclothes there!!!

This laundromat is very cool, convenient and local to the neighborhood...not really much to say…read moreabout an local laundromat.