Never would imagine I would leave a review for a last resting place but I am compelled because of…read morehow deserving the Oak Lawn Cemetery is. Upon entering you feel like you are being welcomed by a country park. The entrance is beautiful and decorated with vibrant flowers. My amazing and loving uncle was taken much to early from us two plus years ago. We were visiting our beloved Aunt and all visited Uncle Rino to show our respect, share a few stories and tell him how much we missed him. The Cemetery grounds were immaculate and beautiful. While we were showing our respects staff approached us with water for the flowers and tidied up the resting site. Honestly the site was in perfect condition. Then the most touching experience was when one of the grounds worker said God Bless you and your family. We all were moved beyond words that they took time to come over and greet us. Outstanding. 100% asset to your Cemetery business. Thank you for being thoughtful you!! If I wasn't going to be cremated this is where I'd want to rest. I highly recommend!

With Mary Tyler Moore and Jason Robards interred here, this cemetery has a lot of star power. It is…read morepleasantly scenic, but it is also "thickly settled," which can make locating specific gravesites difficult.

The Burying Ground is located next to the Stratford Library, and they share a parking lot. Visitors…read moreare welcome, but no dogs and they warn you it's under surveillance. There is a map of the graves when you walk in. There are two plaques on the entrance. The first reads: In honor of the men and women who planted in the wilderness the early homes of Stratford. Who fought bravely and suffered patiently in the war of the American Revolution, and who left to their descendents a proud memory of courage, endurance and faith in God. The second reads: 1676-1906 erected by the Mary Silliman chapter daughters of the American revolution The graveyard itself is very quiet and isolated by the roads and other buildings around it. It is definitely worth a walk through if you appreciate old gravestones.

I recently interred my deceased sister here in their mausoleum. The cemetery contains prestigious…read morehistorical figures PT Barnum and Gen Tom Thumb. There are also a lot of Beardsleys here, a family that has been prominent in the history of Bridgeport. Old-style large monuments abound. The area around the mausoleum is well kept, and there is a fountain in the center of the area. There is actually a family crypt for "Fountain" right by the fountain. I thought the Fountain Family might have donated it, but it turns out that is just a coincidence. The person I talked to in the office said he wasn't aware of it and that he had never heard anyone else mention it, but it is right there just above the fountain as you look at it from the front: "FOUNTAIN" on the largest crypt. The cemetery is old and heavily wooded, and Ash Creek runs along the western and southern borders. One of the most important consumer considerations is of course price. I can tell you that compared to Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, where our parents are laid to rest, this quite beautiful and pleasant cemetery is less than 1/3 the price. My parents provided for their own interment and I could not afford to place my sister there, but I am glad to come see her where she is. Have to give it to MGC for being an excellent value. And the fountain area is a very soothing peaceful place, comparable to being on the "Willow Brook" that my parents' tomb is blessedly right beside.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not…read moresleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow,... (By Mary Elizabeth Frye) This place is beautiful! I just love cemeteries and when I travel will often stop at historical cemetery sites; I find them very interesting and often beautiful. At the very least, they are holy sites to me; places where we memorialize our loved ones. My visit to Mountain Grove Cemetery was to visit the monuments of two famous gentlemen. Specifically, P.T. Barnum and General Tom Thumb (born Charles Stratton). P.T. Barnum, born in Bethel, CT, was an entrepreneur from an early age and by the age of 21 had his own general store and a newspaper. In his 50's he was elected to the CT General Assembly (Republican), then Mayor of Bridgeport, CT, then back to the General Assembly. We all know about his other, endeavors in the entertainment field. Charles Stratton was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1838. In 1842 P.T. sought out four year old Charles Stratton, who was at the time fifteen pounds and twenty five inches tall. He 'hired' Charles at three dollars a week (paid to his parents) to 'see how it went' and little Charles was such a hit, his salary was raised to $50 a week, performing at the Hall of Living Curiosities in NYC, a museum owned by P.T. Barnum. Both gentlemen have large monuments, quite close to each other in this cemetery, which incidentally, was founded in 1849, by P.T. Barnum (and associates). Their website offers a bit of information on 'notable' persons who have chosen to trust the association with their final place of rest. We entered at the 'main' gate (there are at least a couple) and drove straight back, taking no turn, into sections 8 (on the right) and 9 (on the left). I posted a photo w/the small metal signs attached to trees on either side of the road indicating you have reached your destination. P.T. Barnum is just a short way down on the left (section 9) in an area outlined by a concrete curb with many headstones surrounding quite a large obelisk. Just up the road a short distance, and on the right (section 8) you will find a tall, thin obelisk with a life sized likeness of Charles Stratton at the top. As you drive through the cemetery, you will see many monuments and tombs dating from the 1800's through more recent history, that are note worthy in their beauty and artistic craftsmanship. This cemetery is a soothing location, appropriate for memorializing our departed loved ones with water on either side of the property, beautiful monuments, large trees, sweeping lawns. It would make for a lovely walk in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature and loving memories. My GPS took us out of the property by way of a different gate. I recommend you chose to leave by the main gate (if this is allowed of course) as the gate we were directed to was at a 5 way intersection with four way traffic lights. This lead us to have to figure out when was the best time, between light cycles, to scurry out of the gate. As this is a very busy intersection it was not easy to make it out alive. (Intentional perhaps?) If you are looking for a family plot, a mausoleum crypt or a niche for your urn, Mountain Grove Cemetery has offerings available. Check out their website and give them a call.

Dated - decor is dreary and depressing Poor parking ,…read morecramped and an odd set up with multiple small rooms. I'm serious need of an update. Funeral director, John Harding is gruff and un-polished for the position. His father was a gentleman but is sadly retired.

Explore other options if you can. Our mother passed in mid April 2022. Here's a sample of our…read moreexperience: 1) We received the very steep bill in mid-September, along with sympathy cards and Mass cards that we received after the Masses were celebrated. 2) We specifically requested that our Mom's rosary be removed prior to burial for Dad to keep. It wasn't done. 3) We requested to have the hearse ride past two homes that meant a great deal to Mom - and are a stone's throw from the cemetery. That wasn't done, either. There were other examples of half effort and lack of attention to detail. Overall, the level of service and care seems to have fallen far from where it used to be.

It's a beautiful old cemetery in the center of town. There are no restrooms, The management is very…read morerude and they remove bushes and trees without notifying the plot owner. A very combative manager who is supposed to be in the grieving business.....hope they replace management.

I am glad my parents chose to be interned here. It is always pleasurable to come and visit,…read moreespecially in the good weather. They are laid to rest in the mausoleum wall in the front, by the brook that runs along the road. It greatly enhances a spiritual joining with them I never fail to feel. My sister passed away late in 2019, just before the COVID outbreak. I placed her at the Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport after checking here and finding they charged significantly more for the same kind of interment. I mean a triple-digit percentage more. Recently I have seen prices on Willowbrook's website very close to what I paid at MGC, indicating that perhaps my inquiry was an indication to them they were being outpriced by other local cemeteries. I don't know if I would have placed my sister here had they cut their prices sooner, but it is possible. Willowbrook isn't as majestic as MGC--that was designed by P.T. Barnum no less--but it's pleasant and serene, and closer to what was home. I continue to find new recognizable names every time I visit.

A headstone is a permanent memorial to the life of the person who left us. Don at Fairfield…read moreMonument showed compassion and kindness while helping us choose a beautiful headstone made from the best limestone that Vermont has to offer. The material and workmanship is superb, beyond our expectations. Thank you for your time and talent. We couldn't be happier.

I spoke to Don this morning, with an unusual request. I didn't need to purchase a stone, I was…read morelooking to solve the mystery of who paid for the footstone that was laid at my sister's grave nearly 35 years after her death. Don took it upon himself to look through boxes of paper files from 2007 and called me back immediately with the answer. Her stone is beautiful, and I am so thankful for his kindness and gentle manner. Thank you, Don. You are one in a million.

This is the fourth time in nearly 20 years that my family has used Shaughnessey-Banks funeral…read moreservices; my Dad, my brother, my Mom and, now, my 26-year-old son. In that span of time, changes at the funeral home have been inevitable, but one thing that remains constant is how the staff delivers a professional, compassionate and unsurpassed level of service meant for royalty. Pam, Becky, Terese, and the rest of the staff attend to every detail and never fail to treat me like family. During my last ordeal, they wrapped around me with comfort and, in turn, made a devastating situation of the short-lived life of my son bearable. In fact, just knowing my son would initially arrive from out of state into Becky's blessed hands helped me in the earliest moments of our trauma. To this day, what also brings me great comfort is remembering how angelic and peaceful my son looked in an expertly and lovingly staged backdrop. I will always highly recommend this funeral home.

The highest compliment I could give is the Mom was absolutely beautiful and would have been so…read morepleased with every detail that Shaughnessy Banks took care of. Pam and her staff did an incredible job. They took care of every detail and kept us all fully informed. Pam seemed to be available for us 24/7 and always with a reassuring smile. There are not enough stars on this review to indicate how much I would recommend Shaughnessy Banks Funeral home. Janice Veronesi

Cognetta funeral home and staff - Jackie (director ) her heart was in it from the start …read more Your professionalism and graciousness was comforting during this difficult time of the loss of our brother . You guided us with the arrangements from start to finish . You assured us everything will be taken care of with dignity and it was ! Knowing our loved one was in your hands was very comforting to us . The compassion and kindness that you all provided to us will never be forgotten ! Thank you all for providing exceptional services to our family . The staff is a special group . Our experience at Cognetta funeral home Crematory was very meaningful . We are forever grateful ! the family of Jerry C . Buzzeo .

The services for my late aunt were 5 days after her death in order to allow family to travel to…read moreStamford,CT. One would think with all that time there would be plenty of time to comply with arrangements that were made. Sadly that was not the case. Despite providing information there was neither a newspaper or online obituary as requested. Further, the prayer cards selected were not ready in time for funeral and when provided several days after listed incorrect birthdate. At services personnel had to be called from outer church hall to retrieve casket as they were nowhere in sight. Even the death certificate sent to attorney had incorrect birthdate. Details were sloppily handled. I would never use them after this display.