Mount Wollaston Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery that was founded in 1855 and added to the…read moreNational Register of Historic Places in 1984. In 1854 when Hancock Cemetery in the center of the town had been filled to near capacity, a committee was formed at a town meeting to determine the site of a new burial ground. The committee chose a plot of land in the town farm, which had been donated by William Coddington and was located just west of the site of Quincy's founding spot, Mount Wollaston. The first two plots were ceremoniously purchased on May 5, 1856 by Charles Francis Adams, Sr., prominent attorney and son of the late former President of the United States, John Quincy Adams. An area known as the Veterans Section, located at the main Sea Street entrance to the cemetery, features several monuments honoring members of the military. The Civil War Monument, dedicated June 25, 1868, features a large granite monument surrounded by four period cannons. Other memorials include a Spanish-American War Memorial, World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials and statuary monuments dedicated to the city's firemen and policemen. Notable burials include several Congressmen and politicians as well as Ralph Talbot (1897-1918), first United States Marine Corps aviator to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The cemetery is in excellent condition, well mowed and maintained. It's an easy walk and there are a few shade trees throughout. [Review 15225 overall, 727 of 2021, number 1087 in Massachusetts.]

Having my family members pre-ordered their grave site location back in 1973, it was chosen close to…read morethe entrance off Willard Street! This made the search so much easier since we knew it was in the vicinity! Back then it was under construction and you had your choice location! NOW THAT PINE HILL CEMETERY has been expanded and upgraded for the City of Quincy! By making major upgrades this location is truly a wonderful and beautifully designed resting place for All! I'm so impressed that the City has truly done an amazing undertaking to have everyone who now visits here, a place of remembrance and beauty that the final resting place of their loved ones will be honored for generations to come! It has always been well manicured and maintained! So, excited to see what other improvements will follow! The location is perfect with its border touching THE BLUE HILLS RESERVATION! One can find wild turkeys wondering around and deer along with majestic birds of prey and other wild life! The relatives of the departed have taken great pride in maintaining the grave sites with beautiful plants, flowers and shrubs! It's truly a wonderful place to walk around and see all the headstones that are truly monumental! Location has several easy accessibility from highways to major streets! Enjoy the granite stones and pillars and curbs that makes Quincy the Capital of Granite! The expansion is on going and it will make a wonderful and beneficial addition to the City of Quincy! You definitely have to give credit to Quincy City Mayor Koch!, plus all the Cities Departments that make PINE HILL CEMETERY TO BE HONORED!

Mount Hope Cemetery is a hidden gem!…read more It is hidden because it's off the beaten path as far as the city of Boston is concerned. It's not really a place you seek out to visit like Forest Hills Cemetery; rather, it is a place you become acquainted with probably because you live near or pass by. Mount Hope Cemetery is tucked in between Roslindale and Mattapan, I think it actually creates part of the line between the two neighborhoods and to be honest, I'm not sure which it is "technically" located in. Together with Mount Calvary Cemetery (it's neighbor) it creates the quaint pocket neighborhood of Mount Hope-Canterbury Street that I call home. I have to say, I was a little creeped out living so close to not one, but TWO cemeteries when we first bought our house, but now, I cherish these large, open plots of peaceful greenery! The cemetery is very old, according to the city's website, it opened in 1852. It is over 125 acres which is quite large, considering the entire Boston Common is only 50! The cemetery is a mixture of open green space, with grassy fields and water features along with densely grown and developed (with stones and memorials) areas. While you might feel odd walking amongst the dead, the headstones themselves are actually quite attractive, as the majority of them are between 100 and 200 years old and there are many monument-type pieces worked in that really lend to a beautiful space. With paved drives and pathways all throughout, the cemetery makes for an excellent place to take a stroll, walk the dogs or fit in a short run. Insider tip: There is a break in the fence at two different spots - one at the very rear of the cemetery (on Mount Calvary Road) where it meets Mt. Calvary Cemetery and another towards the front, along Paine Street. If it is after hours (after 6:30-7:30 pm) and you find yourself needing access in or out of the cemetery, these breaks are a lifesaver! Although I wouldn't personally be going through in the dark...tried it once and swear I saw a huge shadow where I know there isn't anything normally. I ran out with my dog, heart racing, squealing like a little girl. This is my go-to spot for dog walks, and the park is dog-friendly (as long as they are leashed and properly cleaned up after). I also begin all of my runs here, as cutting across the cemetery allows me to easily connect to Walk Hill Street and then to Forest Hills Cemetery and/or the Arnold Arboretum without having to deal with too much cars, exhaust and traffic on American Legion Highway or Hyde Park Avenue. One thing - no trash cans anywhere. So be prepared to carry out whatever you choose to carry in. I will continue to enjoy Mt. Hope for all it has to offer, and pray that the zombie apocalypse never happens - or I'm totally screwed.

I was in Boston on vacation when I decided to go visit my great grandmother. I was bummed when I…read morediscovered that the office closed at 4pm and I had no way of finding the exact site. While I was wandering around, a maintenance worker asked if I found what I was looking for and of course I couldn't find her among the grounds. He said to go back the next day and ask for him so he can drive me directly to her. I did just that and the entire staff was so friendly and out- going! The guy from the day before, drove me to my great grandmother's site and cleaned off all the surrounding weeds and was so helpful! If I lived in Boston, I would definitely used this location. It is beautiful and very historic!! The only problems I found were the geese, but that is pretty hard to control. Also, the grass could use more maintenance like weed control.

I bought pre-need here decades ago, in what they call "The Garden of Gethsemane". It annoys me no…read moreend to see total disregard for bronze plates in the ground that have been obviously run over by front loaders digging graves. No one will admit responsibility, but they assured me they would be replaced. I saw numerous examples of that. It's total careless disregard.

Visited 21 Sep 2018. We visited to support a friend who was going to see his father's resting…read moresite. We were helped quickly, politely, and efficiently in the office. The entire memorial park was beautiful, peaceful, and well tended. I have no ties to the East Coast, but I couldn't help thinking "I sure wouldn't mind if I was laid to rest here".

Not up there in Mount Auburn or Forest Hills territory, but nicely maintained, beautiful spot…read moreoverlooking the Neponset River. And active place since there are many recent burials, so not one of those abandoned and forgotten cemeteries.

What's going on at Cedar Grove Cemetery? Did the Cemetery change hands or acquire new management?…read more Over the past several months it's become clear that something or someone isn't working. The grounds look run down and the flower program, if one can call it that, was a disappointment. It's such a shame that what once such a beautiful cemetery looks the way it does now. Perhaps the board of trustees should take a walk thru the cemetery and take a good look at what's going on with eyes wide open.

A member of our family had passed recently and we had scheduled a funeral as well as a cremation…read morefor her. However, on the day of the funeral and cremation, we were notified by the company (at the crematorium) that they cannot proceed with the cremation because the proper paperwork as not received by the funeral home. Connie was the person placed in charge of processing our funeral as well as the paperwork. When we called Connie to ask what was happening, we were clearly in distress and Connie had raised her voice at us telling us she did not appreciate our tone. If a delay happened in your service for a member of your family, wouldn't you be distressed? Connie is an unfit candidate who can't handle frustrating situations. We are in further distress especially after how the funeral home and Connie had handled their jobs. There are so many other places to hold a funeral service, this is not even one you should consider.

David Malo and his team were nothing but super supportive and responsive with every detail. With…read moreeach decision, we were guided with utmost professionalism while offered experienced recommendations. We changed a few details along the way but at every curve they were responsive and quickly confirmed back. Thanks to him and his team, our family could grieve stress free. God forbid but whenever we experience another loss, we will turn to Russell-Pica.

To the administration and work crews at Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham, thank you for your…read moreconsistent care and concern for all the souls at rest at your site. My Father, mother, and now my brother were professionally serviced by your department and we are deeply grateful. Your excellent maintainence over the years is greatly appreciated. SteveG

Established in 1857, Mount Feake Cemetery is the city's second cemetery after Grove Hill Cemetery,…read moreand is one of the best-preserved garden cemeteries in the state. It takes its name from its highest point, Mount Feake, which was named by Governor John Winthrop in 1632 for his future nephew-in-law, Robert Feake, one of the founding settlers of Watertown, Massachusetts. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Mount Feake Cemetery was designed by Robert Morris Copeland, and was from its inception compared to the older Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. It stands on a somewhat rugged parcel of land that rises above the Charles River across from the Waltham Watch Company complex. A series of winding lanes, designed to complement the terrain, provide access to all parts of the cemetery. Most of the grave markers are made of granite, although marble and limestone are also well-represented. The cemetery is in pristine condition. I spotted several folks walking and even one woman pushing a baby carriage. The roadways are smooth and the landscaping is well maintained. [Review 15211 overall, 713 of 2021, number 1074 in Massachusetts.]

The Tollgate Cememtery was opened in the 1850s by the Catholic church to serve the rising numbers…read moreof immigrants from Ireland and Germany. Many headstones are damaged or unreadable, and many graves are probably unmarked. The Irish headstones often tell the county the deceased had come from. The name Tollgate comes from the pre-Forest Hills name for the nearby square. When Washington st was laid out in the late 1790s, it was a private turnpike, and the first gate (literally, turn-pike) south of Boston was at the site of today's Forest Hills square. When the train line was built in 1837, the toll road lost its wagon freight, and became a public way. In recent years, an Irish-American soldier's monument was erected in the cemetery, and each Memorial Day wreaths and flowers are left at the site. At the back corner of the cemetery, the steel skeleton of the old Tollgate walkway over the railroad tracks remains, a reminder of the time when a primary school sat on Washington street, and children from Forest Hills crossed the tracks to attend. The cemetery gate is chained but not locked, and fans of old graveyards will enjoy reading the inscriptions. Walk south from Forest Hills station on Hyde Park ave, the cemetery is on the right, between the street and the railroad tracks.

I love this little cemetery. I came across it one day and I said to myself "Gee what is this ?"…read moreThe first reviewer gave a great history lesson and I have read a few articles on Cemeteries in Boston as well. . I have noticed the chain and assumed it was locked. Now I am determine to go inside instead of just looking through the fence. Besides, this area is undergoing a lot of changes. I would hate to see any thing happen to this little gem of history.