Pittsburgh is home to so many beautiful cemeteries that are more like sprawling gardens of lush…read moregreen, wildlife, water features, foliage, and of course headstones of remembrance of those who've left the world. It's an oasis in the middle of a city neighborhood. Like many of the local graveyards, celebrities, local figures and politicians are buried here. This particular area of burial has a modern-day significance as it's the final resting place of Pittsburgh's own, Mac Miller.

Brandy Moy, Homewood Cemetery Family Service Representative,  was extremely kind to us during this…read moredifficult time. As we faced logistical complications, she went above and beyond, offering her time and personal resources. She provided immense support and helped solve our problems as we navigated the process of grieving and saying goodbye to our grandmother. Prior to the service, Brandy took the time to get to know my grandmother and our family, building a genuine relationship with us. During the funeral preparations, she exceeded our expectations and made a very painful process much more manageable. I highly recommend Brandy Moy and the services at Homewood Cemetery. Brandy offers more than just professional cemetery services; she shared with us her genuine heart and supported us throughout the entire journey.

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

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

Saint George Chapel is a small church building that is owned by the larger Holy Trinity Greek…read moreOrthodox Church about one mile away. Saint George Chapel was built in 2005, and it is located on the grounds of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cemetery, which was founded in the 1940s. Saint George Chapel is used for funerals, internments, memorial services, and most weekday services. At this Chapel, I attended a religious service for the beginning of Lent. The parking lot had just enough spaces for people to park their vehicles. The interior of the Chapel had beautiful iconography and several rows of chairs for people to sit. The priests and deacon led a solemn service to start the 40 days of Lent and to encourage us to increase our worship, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, repentance of sins, and forgiveness of others' sins.

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!

Yeah, yeah, like me you love George Romero and you've seen NOTLD like infinity times and that's why…read moreyou're reading this review. Well, put the Eveans City Cemetery on your bucket list. You too can say "They're coming to get you Barbara." and "Stop it Johnny." I confess, I am a nerd and I totally geeked out just looking across the cemetery. It is pretty much unchanged from what was in frame in the 1968 movie. (With the exception of power lines and cell tower.) It literally feels like you're in the movie. I took my obligatory fright photo with the "Nicholas" monument and forced my young cousin to watch both NOTLD and Dawn of the Dead (Monroeville Mall) before we went on our road trip. Super cool for zombie fans but remember, THIS IS A FUNCTIONING CEMETERY. BE RESPECTFUL NOT LOUD, DON'T LITTER, & IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, ATTEMPT TO BE COOL. DON'T RUIN THIS EXPERIENCE FOR FUTURE ROMERO FANS, OK?

Hadn't visited since the days of my youth in the early 90s…read more Small and historical cemetery that's easily walkable. Most known for the Romero film "Night of the Living Dead". Very peaceful place to spend time.

Cemeteries. I like them or dislike them. Usually for the same reasons. It's only a matter of…read moretiming. I recently lost a long-time friend to ovarian cancer. I stopped by Deer Creek to pay my respects and say my own goodbyes. Deer Creek is much bigger than I expected. It may have been the lack of trees or tall bushes that can break up the long site-lines in a typical cemetery, but the gravestones seemed to go on forever, up and down the small slopes. The grounds were spotted with dashes of color from the flags or flowers placed near the markers. I noticed the well-paved, large roads that take visitors to all corners of the grounds. There are street signs and street names on the intersections. I've not ever noticed that before in a cemetery, but it gives it the feeling of a small town. If I consider, also, the other markers designating areas within those blocks, almost like house numbers, I suppose it is like a mini-town. A well-laid out town. Bittersweet. As I roamed, looking for the one place I needed, I saw the well-groomed grass and nicely maintained grounds. You can move from the older to the more recent without noticing. Deer Creek obviously chooses not to save money by letting things becomes overgrown. Good job. After several minutes, I gave up and stopped by the office to ask for directions. The man working that day found the information on the computer, gave me the location, and pointed me in the general direction. Fewer than 5 minutes. Efficient. It's a nice cemetery. Next time I'm in the area, I may like it. But right now, in this moment, at this time: I dislike it. Cancer sucks.

Holy Mackerel, here is the grave of Jehovah's Witness founder, Charles Taze Russell. The…read moreinscription says "The Laodicean Messenger," because his followers believed he was the angel of the church of the Laodiceans as written in Revelation 3:14. Five years after Russell's death, some of his followers built a cryptic pyramid and placed it close to his headstone. Russell had believed that Great Pyramid in Egypt was designed by God himself as a prophecy in stone. Russell had been born in Allegheny City, a municipality that was annexed by Pittsburgh in 1907, now known as the North Side. The gravesite is mysterious and creepy, and definitely worth the visit. Russell was an enormously controversial figure, and was said to have been the most widely read author of his time. The cemetery is quite close to the Perrysville exit off 279N. It's a slice of history mixed with oddity, don't miss it!