Small quaint cemetery tucked away in a residential dead end. I'm so jealous of the next door…read moreneighbors who get to have this gem right by them. Home to 15 of Cary's past Mayors including Mayor Bond for whom Bond Park is named after, the most notable persons (in my opinion) buried here are Alfred "Buck" Jones who donated land and a building for the first school for black children in Cary and Rufus jones who donated the land for Hillcrest Cemetery and helped establish the beautiful town of Cary. I feel like this place can be taken care of a bit more post rain and I wish the community in this neighborhood felt compelled to do so even if the city doesn't. Rest peacefully to all who are laid to rest here.

Maynard, Harrison, Bond, Walker, Guess, Matthews, Mayton . . . anyone living in Cary for any length…read moreof time is probably familiar with the names. Aside from seeing those names on the roads and some buildings, I never really had made a connection to the people. Then, I came across Hillcrest Cemetery. Located at the end of Page road, at the top of a small hill, large trees shade the entrance. It's almost like entering an estate. Hillcrest is a classic cemetery, and the friends of Page-Walker have done a nice job maintaining it. There are large cedar trees in the front part, the homes backing up to the grounds blend into the surroundings. The tombstones are a mix of modern and nearly monolithic. Families have large plots, often set off by stones or brick, and the families whose names are associated with Cary sometimes have large markers and surprisingly some have restrained, low-key markers. The obelisk on the Maynard grave is easily the most visible on the entire property. Not all the burials here are from the last century, there are recent burials as well. There was one grave by itself on the other side of the road in back, H. Young's, for whom the Community Center is named. It was one of the few more modern stones. There is a self-guided tour map/brochure as you come in, useful for locating, at least in a general sense, the graves of Cary's notable citizens. There are also interesting facts about the grounds and people buried here who may not have a street or building named after them, but may have had some role in Cary's history. It's not a big cemetery, so it's easily walkable. It's an interesting way for recent newcomers to the area to connect with Cary's history.

I never thought about the need for a funeral home until my husband died suddenly. I knew I…read morepreferred to use a local Chapel Hill company and am so glad I chose Walker's. I dreaded going there for the first time, but was immediately put at ease. Timothy met me, sat down with me and explained everything. Although I arrived with a rough draft of the obituary, Timothy helped me finalize it and select a photo. He explained about the cremation process, explained the various urns. I opted for the compostable one, as I am planning to spread the ashes. I asked about the certified Death Certificate. Timothy was very helpful. I was ready to purchase 10+, but he advised that 5 would probably be more than sufficient and if I needed add'l ones, just phone Walker's and they will order them. It turns out he was correct--5 has been plenty. He did not try to oversell in any way. He was very respectful of the grieving process. When I returned to collect the "cremains", I again was assisted by wonderful staff who helped make a sad event not quite so sad. I highly recommend Walker's Chapel Hill. They show compassion and respect and assist throughout the process.

Good service and communication from the team there in dealing with our family. Services were as…read morerequested and for the value we expected. We would recommend Walker's services for any family's needs.

My husband and I recently met with Carol Whitmire at Mitchell to pre plan our funeral. We are not…read morein immediate need of the services but felt that it would free our children from making difficult decisions to have everything in place. Our first meeting was just discussing different options. My husband and I did not have any preconceived notions and in fact, had little idea of the costs. Carol was really patient and we actually spent two hours with her as she went on the computer and we saw option after option and prices on a 65" TV (I'm guessing but it looked large). We left with a folder and had things to discuss between each other and with our children. ( Do not be surprised if your children do not want to talk about this subject at all!) After we had made some initial decisions, Carol set up an appointment for us to meet with Lloyd at Raleigh Memorial Gardens to discuss internment. we both felt that we were not rushed or pressured into anything. We had a second meeting with Carol where we finalized arrangements. All in all, a very positive experience for a difficult topic.

We began our estate planning several years ago, and at that time the staff was incredibly…read moresupportive and a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately, after my father passed away in February 2026, our experience changed significantly. The staff was unable to locate our paperwork, and as a result, the shared funeral marker for my father and mother was never ordered. We were not informed of this until last week. Now, in July 2026, our family is once again trying to complete the process and order the grave marker for my parents. During our recent conversations, Michelle offered several explanations, including that our paperwork had "gone to the bottom of the pile." Given that your staff works with families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, that response felt both insensitive and unprofessional. Families who are grieving deserve compassion, clear communication, and confidence that important details are being handled with care. My hope is that this experience will lead to a review of your office's operating procedures to ensure paperwork is properly tracked and families are kept informed. I also encourage additional customer service and sensitivity training for staff so that grieving families receive the empathy and professionalism they deserve.

Services for my aunt were held with professional individuals. We used the separate space for…read moreeating and everything was handled with care. Thank you.

Valencia E. I would not recommend Lea Funeral Home to…read moreanyone. My family member looked horrible. They should be ashamed of themselves. When we left her at the hospital she looked like she was sleeping. When we walked into the funeral home I thought we were in the wrong room.I said that's not the same person I left at the hospital. I wish I could give a rating of "0".DISGRACEFUL!!! Please don't use this funeral home. RUN!!!!!

The woderful staff at Renaissance handled all the arrangements when I lost my mother in 2023 and my…read morefather in 2025. Caring, sympathetic, professional guidance for me as I made difficult decisions. I won't go anywhere else when the need arises again. Lisa Piratzky

When you are having the very worst day of your life, then you want to make sure you have…read moreRenaissance's number. We were at a complete loss this morning when my father passed this morning and this place was recommended. We called them from the beginning they immediately showed professionalism and kindness. When Mark first showed up he was so kind and made us as comfortable as possible in this situation. When we showed up for our appointment we met Heather who shared our grief and was so very patient and kind and walked us entirely thru a painful process. They go over everything without trying to sell you something. They treat you humanely and offer an Eco-Green burial option. When my time comes I know I can count on Renaissance to help with my burial service.