My wife was buried here several months ago. This place is very well maintained. I came to visit my…read morewife on a recent day when we had four inches of snow. The cleanest roads I encountered that day were within the cemetery. All the employees I have interacted with are very respectful, and helpful. I plan on joining my wife here when I die.

This place is nice enough, that I am choosing to be buried here when I die . . . How's that for a…read morereview?!?!?! Cheers!

The cemetery is nice and clean and kept up. No one was working so we couldn't get help finding a…read morecouple graves. I knew the vicinity but after 1.5 hours of searching we gave up. That was so disappointing. We were there on Oct 12. So sad to leave without seeing my grandparents graves. I live in Missouri so it's not like I can come back soon.

Calvary is the third and final of the large cemeteries in PGH that I've visited. Although it's not…read moremy favorite large cemetery in PGH (that would be Allegheny Cemetery), it's nevertheless still a strong contender. It's unique in two major respects: (1) Its location on top of a hill between the Greenfield and Hazelwood neighborhoods and (2) Its status as the largest Catholic cemetery in PGH. I've visited Calvary Cemetery twice--once about a month ago, and more recently this past Sun.--and both visits have been quite pleasant and relaxing. Like Allegheny and Homewood Cemeteries, there is a variety of different styles of gravestones and monuments, although there didn't seem to be quite as many older ones as in those cemeteries. There is also at least one large mausoleum near the entrance, but I didn't go inside to check it out. Because the cemetery is on a hill, I was hoping for an unobstructed view down to the Mon River and the surrounding neighborhoods. Unfortunately, however, vegetation from trees obstructs the views in most directions, so I was only able to see peeks down the hill. In terms of size, Calvary seems a bit smaller than the other large cemeteries in PGH, and it doesn't offer as many amenities for living visitors (benches, ponds, etc.). The one thing that's a bit strange about this cemetery is the presence of several tall microwave communications towers that overshadow it on a plot of land adjacent to the cemetery. I realize that the placement of these towers is due to the topology, and that the cemetery has no control over their placement, but they do feel out of place in this otherwise peaceful and naturally beautiful cemetery. Despite these minor shortcomings, Calvary is a great place to take a stroll and check out some cool gravestones. If you happen to be in the area and enjoy exploring cemeteries or are looking for somewhere to take a walk that's different than the usual parks, check it out!

I've overlooked this cemetery for a long time. But if you read Troy B.'s review, you get a sense of…read morethe history here. I looked at a beautiful statue of an angel that made me think of Thomas Wolfe's classic, Look Homeward Angel. I looked up the family online and discovered that they moved from Switzerland and founded a company that makes train parts. The lawns are carefully manicured, and the trees are huge and beautiful. The cemetery is a great deal larger than I realized and I drove way back to explore the furthest reaches.

~ We recently lost a family member, and the funeral and burial was held at the Historic Union Dale…read moreCemetery in the Perrysville section of Pittsburgh. Everything went smoothly, the cemetery staff were professional, caring, and kind. I love the fact that this cemetery has so much history, and is a beautiful place to visit. The cemetery is a non-profit organization, and has a board of directors. Check out the list of notables buried here . . . Cheers!!!!! Division One Philotus Dean, Principal of Pittsburgh Central High School Robert Fairman, Cabinet/casket maker, funeral director, and a founder of Mt. Union Cemetery (now Union Dale) Colomb Gengembre, French architect, artist, and engineer - designed Allegheny City Hall Albert Buell Hay, Civil War Major, co-founder of the Union Veteran Legion Charles Kirschler, Last mayor of Allegheny, deputy Mayor of Pittsburgh John McClurg, Pres. of James McClurg & Company, cracker bakers & confectioners (the factory is now the D.L. Clark Co. Bldg.) Thomas Megraw, Mayor of Allegheny 1878-1881 Robert Bruce Mowry, MDA leader in the founding of Allegheny General Hospital David Navarro, P.T. Barnum's "Illinois Giant Boy" Hezekiah Nixon, Mayor of Allegheny 1844-1845. builder of first rolling-mill in Allegheny John E. Parke, Author of "Historical Gleanings of Allegheny" published in 1886 John T. Pressly, Prominent cleric in Allegheny City Jacob Stuckrath, Mayor of Allegheny 1858 Francis Torrance, Early Officer of American-Standard Corporation Dr. C. Jane Vincent, First female physician in Allegheny City Reverend George Carothers Vincent, Leader of the founders and first presiding officer of Westminster College Division two Colonel James Andrews, noted mason, bridge builder and businessman William Bullock, Inventor of the web rotary press John W. Barr, Noted Pittsburgh architect Andrew Bayne, Member of The Constitutional Convention of 1837-38 and Sheriff of Allegheny County Thomas McKee Bayne, Civil War Colonel, US Congressman, Pittsburg Press Publisher Mary Junkin Buchanan Cowley, Educator and early kindergarten and playground advocate Cruikshank Family Manufacturers of jellies and preserves Charles W. Dahlinger, Noted Pittsburgh historian, author, lawyer, and politician James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor under Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, US Senator Hance M. Dunlap, Riverboat Captain, school board member, businessman, a founder of Mt. Union Cemetery (now Union Dale) Helen D. English, Librarian - Pennsylvania Division of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh John Adams Gilleland, Civil War Veteran, Businessman, Allegheny City Postmaster Nettie Gordon, "Queen of the North Side underworld" Charles Geyer, Mayor of Allegheny Lt. Friend W. Jenkins, Died aboard the USS Maine Lt. Wallace Kappel Jr., Golf champion William J. Kappel,Founder and chairman of Busch Jewelry Co of NY and chairman of Kappel Jewelry of PittsburghRobert LiddellMayor of Pittsburgh 1878-1881Ralph C. MinehartThe Father of Pennsylvania DeMolayEdward MorrisKnown as "Cannonball" - major league baseball playerJohn R. MurphyMayor of Allegheny 1901William C. McCarthyKnown as "Roaring Bill", mayor of Pittsburgh 1866-1868, 1875-1878 George Ellsworth SmithHorseplayer known as "Pittsburg Phil"John M. TitzelEngineer and businessmanLouis A. ThielFounder of Thiel CollegeDavid T. WatsonNoted attorney and philanthropist, founder of the Watson InstituteG.W. WolfWWI submarine commander, steel executiveJames G.WymanFour-time mayor of Allegheny Union Dale is committed to preserving legacies Division three Armstrong FamilyMetal fabricatorsBenjamin F. BainPatent holder and manufacturer of Wolverine mechanical toysBrack Marcus BarrTuskegee AirmanErnest R. BraunBaker - Founder of the "Town Talk" bread labelGene BrickerSinger - The Marcels (the original group)Henry Buhl, Jr.Department store owner, philanthropist (Buhl Foundation)Maurice E. CarlisleTwo-time mayor of Ben Avon, Union Dale officerRobert J. CorbettUS Congressman 1939-1941, 1945-1971David F. CreightonArchitect and mechanical engineer - known for "terrace" housing in Gary, INLieutenant - Colonel Levi Bird DuffCivil War officer and District Attorney of Allegheny CountyLevi Bird DuffCivil Engineer - supervised the construction of ten major bridgesThomas D. EvansNoted Pittsburgh architectHugh S. FlemingTwo time mayor of Allegheny City and a co-founder of Allegheny General HospitalEdward W. GwinnerContractor, baseball team ownerFrederick Gwinner, Sr.Stagecoach operator, contractor, bankerAllen Johnson - SingerThe Marcels (successor group)C. Carl Kleinschmidt, Sr.President of Pearson ManufacturingC. Carl Kleinschmidt, Jr.CEO of Williams and Company, Union Dale officerGottlieb LutyMedal of Honor recipient 1876Walter L. MainTraveling circus operatorEdward "Eppie" MillerAll-Star major league shortstopHenry Russell MillerAttorney, author, publisherLouis McCordMagician known as "Silent Mora"Jerome "Jerry" NachmanAward winning journalist, , broadcaster, editor-in-chief, execu

This is not a classic cemetery in that it lacks vertical headstones and mausoleums. Natural…read more("green") burial is the rule. Bodies are not embalmed or preserved and are usually buried shortly after death in a shroud or natural casket. The concept of green burial is based on the biblical concept, "You were made of the earth and to the earth shall you return." That is, once the soul and spirit of the individual have left the physical body, the components of the body should return into the earth as quickly as possible in order to maintain the flow of nature. The property is quite large and beautiful with woods, meadows, and a variety of other settings to choose from for your loved one. We walked around with the proprietor until we found a spot we liked at the edge of the woods with views of the meadow. There are a limited number of cemeteries that are in sync with the green burial movement, and we are fortunate to have Penn Forest in Pittsburgh.

Wow.... how do you review a cemetery? lol I take some…read morepictures here on time to time and have family laid to rest here, so that's how I'll write my review, for the purpose of public use and as a family member. Well, I really like this cemetery. Its well kept, in terms of maintenance, and the office is well run too. I have family that is laid to rest in this location, which is why I visit, however, there are also many interesting and old headstones and memorials, as well. This is also a location which holds quite a few private mausoleums. Additionally, this cemetery is HUGE @ approximately 88 acres. The road that winds through the cemetery is maze-like. There is one entrance "at the top" of the cemetery on Versailles Avenue and another entrance "on the bottom" of the cemetery on Fifth Avenue; the entrance on Fifth Avenue is where the office is situated and a great stone archway to the cemetery. All along the cemetery's edges are footpaths created over time from Crawford Village and other areas. This cemetery is used by many McKeesport residents as a means of throughway for pedestrian traffic between Versailles Avenue Areas and Fifth Avenue Areas of McKeesport. There is a list of do's and dont's on the website, but none of them are unreasonable or without just cause. http://www.mckeesportcemetery.com/

We worked with Simons on funeral services and were treated with courtesy and respect. Communication…read morewas outstanding. They helped us even find a contact for the cemetery out of town we wished to use.

This is the funeral home that my family has used for years- not sure why- but I have to say they do…read morea phenomenal job. Everything about this place is classy. The house itself is beautiful & it's surrounded by pretty trees. The attendants and personnel are extremely professional but also very caring. The makeup person does a great job as well. They also have a nice little chapel area where we actually had the funeral services for my grandparents. The bathrooms are also very nice- seems strange but I can always appreciate a good bathroom! They also go the extra mile & make a slide show DVD of your loved one if u provide them with pictures. The DVD makes a beautiful & comforting keepsake. Overall I would highly recommend Simons.

I like to walk cemeteries. Small compared to the Allegheny cemetery but well maintained. A great…read moresafe place to get your steps in and enjoy nature. Very tranquil

Operated by Catholic Cemeteries, St Mary's is somewhat smaller, and is located along Mt Troy Road…read more It's beautiful to walk here, especially the dramatic overlook in the back. It's a peaceful walk with lovely trees and birds.