We were in Chesapeake ready to head back to Virginia Beach when I remembered wanting to visit the…read moreburial place of African American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Miles James. There is a historical marker for him at the Virginia Beach Municipal Cemetery since he was a native of Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach. Researching Sgt James history I learned he was buried in Norfolk. It turned out to be the part of Norfolk County annexed by the City of Chesapeake. The cemetery was the Sgt March Corprew Family Cemetery, As we approached the turn to Bells Mill Road there was a sign pointing to Unknown & Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial. The location of the memorial was in the midst of the Sgt March Corprew Family Cemetery. The Memorial is the only one of its kind located in Virginia. The location is in a cemetery purchased in 1872 by Sgt March Corprew, a member of the 2nd United States Colored Troops Calvary. The Memorial was founded by a Great Grandson of Sgt Corprew, who fought in the Battle of Suffolk and survived the Civil War. The mission is to preserve the legacy of the 200,000 black soldiers who volunteered to fight for the Union. The location is a peaceful, beautiful plot of land protected from the city's bustle. It's meticulously maintained with benches and overhanging old trees. A deep ditch surrounds the cemetery with only one narrow strip of grass that one can park on. A feeling of joy and peace enters one's being standing in the midst of the burial sites and memorial for those men who had risked so much to help protect the Union. May she stand without division, each holding the hands of the generations that follow.

This visit to the U.S. Colored Troops cemetery was full of emotion. We parked across the street and…read morewalked over. There was a display by the City of Chesapeake honoring all the members of the U.S. Colored Troops from the city. The display was very nice and contained great information about some key military leaders and conflicts that they fought and won during the Civil War. It was sobering to see these headstones, some needed to be cleaned and preserved. I imagine that will be a pricey project. The City of Chesapeake keeps the cemetery well maintained and it looks like visitors come through quite a bit. I wish there was a way to create a paver or stone walkway. I understand that would be difficult because it appears the cemetery has shifted a little since the headstones were placed there. I commend City of Chesapeake for preserving the memories of the Colored Troops who fought for the freedom of their fellow man. I will go back and say a prayer for all of them. They were worthy of recognition.

During one of the worst days of our lives, Candice at Graham Funeral Home treated our family with…read moresuch care, compassion, and constant support. She truly made a difficult time a little more manageable. The funeral home itself is clean, beautiful, and thoughtfully maintained. Every detail was handled with intention, and it did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful.

Scott and his team at Graham Funeral Home were wonderful to work with when my dad passed away…read moreunexpectedly. They handled everything and took the stress off of mom and myself when planning the service. They walked us through everything step by step and never once pressured us to make a decision we weren't ready to make. They checked on us along the way and provided us with so much comfort. Every time we left or talked to Scott we always said how nice and caring he was. The service and reception following was perfect. Scott and his team did an amazing job and we will be forever thankful for the way they carried us through our darkest days. Even after the service, Scott reached out to remind us he will always be here if we need him. There is no better place to have your loved ones cared for than Graham Funeral Home. The family there is truly something special.

Sam twiford from the chesapeake altmeyer was amazing. Compassionate. In touch day or night When we…read moreneeded him. Good to us in a time of absolute hell. so reasonably priced. I mean he literally went out of his way above and beyond!! GO TO THIS PLACE!!! TJ FISHER quoted us 950$ on cremation for an 17.5 wk baby who was 22 cm long, 1/4 lb .... private cremation for my son who passed in utero... Altmeyer did it for $600 i will never ever recommend a better funeral home. Ever.

There was no attention to the family. Masks were allowed to come off at the viewing because there…read morewas noone there to assure they stayed on. IVE NEVER been to a service where there is no funeral director in the building, unprofessional

JT Fisher handled my mother's final arrangements via Affordable Cremations, which was highly…read morerecommended by Suncrest Hospice, who handled mom's EOL care. No bells and whistles at JT Fisher, which is exactly what I'd been hoping for. Our family will have an internment in another VA city later this year, so we just needed the minimum. Lovely professional staff who explained all about the paperwork and how to travel with it. Highly recommended for no-frills cremation services!

Pure lack of empathy. Transportation of my husband to their facility was ridiculous and in poor…read moretaste. Waiting for my husbands remains took over two weeks. I am doing this all alone and this has been a terrible experience.

In need of some attention, located about a mile down a narrow country lane from the signpost on…read moreCedar Road, you'll find the "Unknown & Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial." I don't know why it's way out here in the countryside. The park honors the Afro-Union patriot heroes who fought for the Union during the Civil War in the US Colored Troops regiments. Tall trees block the sunlight so the grass is bare. The caption in the park is cracked and scratched and effectively illegible. And there's no parking except some cracked concrete in front of a small business across the way. This memorial needs some serious attention. [Review 10840 overall, 610 of 2019.]

I'm updating my review because I found out that this is essentially a private cemetery. That's why…read moreGoogle won't add it to their map. It's clear that the family likes respectful visitors, because of the signage. The historical marker was originally done by a boy scout troop and it would be great if there was a way to get it refurbished.