Having been to the FDR Library and Museum this weekend, I was still tripping for Presidents and was…read morepleased to learn that the late 21st POTUS was laid to rest here in Albany. Yes, Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886) served as President of the United States from 1881 to 1885, taking over for the assassinated James A. Garfield. I did not know much about President Arthur other than the brief reference to him in Die Hard With a Vengeance (the school with the bomb was named after him). He achieved little notoriety as a President, though this quote says much about him: "No man ever entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted as Chester Alan Arthur, and no one ever retired ... more generally respected, alike by political friend and foe." It seems to me that he was a great leader for America. His tomb here is quite nice. You're looking for lot 8, section 34. I suggest downloading this helpful map https://albanyruralcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notables_Map.pdf which also points out some of the other famous residents of the cemetery. [Review 11509 overall, 1289 of 2019.]

This was my first visit to the Albany Rural Cemetery even though I have resided in the Albany area…read moreall my life. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping on this glorious day. Strange to visit a cemetery without having to gone to a funeral first. It turns out that this is resting place that is visited by a good number of visitors on any given day. Chester B. Arthur is also a resident of this cemetery. The mature trees and rickety roads all lead the way to the unique headstones and mausoleums with angels keeping watch over all those resting in peace. It's a beautiful place to visit. I am sure I'll be back for another visit.

Our family cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience. From the moment I first spoke…read morewith Britney until well after the services, she was absolutely amazing. During one of the hardest times in our lives, she was compassionate, attentive, and truly cared about every detail. She guided us through the entire process with kindness, patience, and professionalism, making an incredibly difficult time a little easier to bear. On the day of the services, I couldn't have asked for a better person to help our family. Britney went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with care, allowing us to focus on honoring our loved one. A few days after the services, Britney reached out simply to check on our family and make sure we were all doing okay. That thoughtful gesture meant so much to us and showed that her compassion and care extended far beyond her professional responsibilities. I would recommend this funeral home 100% to anyone facing one of the most difficult times in their life. The compassion and support we received will never be forgotten. Thank you, Britney and team for everything you did for our family.

I only attended a service so this review is as an attendee. The service provided by the funeral…read moredirector and staff were top notch. I felt very welcomed. The service was very organized and I knew what steps would be happening as we progressed. The staff was also friendly. I recommend Glenville Funeral services if you would like to rest family in the area.

Quick response to my initial phone call. Estmate was lower than the others I got, with the same…read moreshingles, labor and quality of work. This company also had a better warranty on the labor. The time frame for the job was four days, and they were done in three. The crew was respectful and even fun to have around. One of the best decisions I've made in regards to my home was to hire this company to do my roof.

This Cemetery is in a lot better shape now. We visited 10/14/23 a care taker has been cutting the…read moregrass now. We drove all the way to the back. Found my Wife's Great Grandparents grave. The Head stone had fallen over. We contacted Chris White AlbanyGraveDigger.He has fixed the Headstone and Cleaned (3) family members Headstones. He was Great! Gary Prodrick

On my quest to visit Albany's various graveyards, this was definitely the most mysterious (and my…read morefirst stop). You can see the plots from the street, but it's all above a retaining wall that's a solid 15 or 20 feet high, so actually getting in was a challenge. Since the turn-off is so sharp and steep, I ended up parking next door and hiking up the hill. This graveyard is eerie! I think it mostly had to do with the very, very overgrown lawns and grasses, combined with all of the mossy, broken, and even overturned headstones. It's pretty much the epitome of the stereotypical Halloween set--the perfect place where you'd want to go ghosthunting at night (especially since there are no lights), or the perfect place you'd want to stay away from after dark if you're a chickenshit like me. The graves are old, but not as old as I expected, considering the age of Albany. Most graves are around mid-1800s through mid-1900s. I don't think I saw anything incredibly recent there. Also worth noting, this is a German Lutheran cemetery. Don't let first looks deceive you, though. From the street, I thought this was going to be a super-small cemetery, but after walking around, it's actually quite huge. And very hilly. Bring water if you're going on a hot day....

The good folks at Lyons Funeral took care of everything from helping with decisions to guiding the…read morefamily through the process at the funeral mass. They also had a template to help with the obituary. The staff was friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

The ADC rep was very professional responding to my request relative to the proposed purchase of a…read morememorial. Unfortunately, she could not approve my request for a quote due to the memorial being installed in a local cemetery not under the ADC control.

I believe it was Peter who helped us. He was amazing. We had an unexpected death and he was quick,…read moreunderstanding, and very resourceful. Peter made the transition in a short amount of time over a long weekend happen. We are so thankful to have gotten in touch with him in that time of need. The funeral home is beautiful.

During one of the most difficult times of our lives, John Cannon gently led our family in the…read morehorrible journey of bringing our oldest son back from Westchester Hospital and allowed us to respectfully honor Nicholas after his passing. Words are not enough to thank Cannon Funeral Home. John and Glenn, God bless you both. Jim and Debbie O"Connor

Cannon funeral homes professionally helped me through the worst time of my life…read more They were considerate, professional, and never pushy about the logistical details and requirements of the service. They worked with our family to ensure that my wife was honored and that her service, along with most of the logistical stuff you would not want to spend your time doing, were handled. During the planning, they explained our options, politely explained deadlines for certain items and requirements, and was considerate of our time and spontaneous requests. Some of the things that were done included assisting us with the writing of her obituary, adding details to their web site, creating a central site which served as a place to offer tribute, condolences, view slide shows, and obtain relevant logistical details like locations and times of the services. All things we were able to leave to the site and not be overly concerned with during the process. The service was well planned, the preparations down to every detail and specification were undertaken with the utmost care, and even when we asked to have a stop added to the procession, for her, they did so without complaint. It is my sincere hope that you rarely need this review and even more rarely that you would need Cannon's services, but when you are in need, I recommend them.