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.

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.

It feels a bit strange to be writing a review for a funeral home, but sooner or later, most of us…read morerequire their services, so here it goes. Please note that Bouton did not actually host a funeral for us. Their facility looks a bit small and rustic, so if you are looking to host a large or formal funeral, they might not be the best choice, but for our purposes, they were great. My mother recently passed away in a care facility in Wilton, and I had nothing arranged with a funeral home. I simply knew that my mother wanted to be cremated, and I knew that due to a lot of family drama in other parts of the country, we were not planning a local funeral. When I received the call that my mother had passed, the nurse had no recommendations for me. She simply told me that I needed to contact a local service and arrange pickup ASAP. Needless to say, I didn't have much time to research. I googled a few local places, chose Bouton, and gave them a call. And they really came through for us. Everyone at Bouton was extremely kind and helpful. I couldn't believe how smooth and painless they made the process. Bless them for being so caring during such a rough time. They made sure that we felt supported and taken care of even though we really just needed their services for cremation, death certificates, etc. - nothing fancy. I know that I can contact them again if I need any further assistance as well. As I stated earlier, if you are planning a large affair, I'm not sure whether Bouton would work for you. But regardless, if you need assistance with funeral service, they're a great place to start at the very least. I highly recommend them.

Worst experience. The 2 ladies that run this place were super unreliable with sketches and…read moremeasurements with my Dad's stone they couldn't figure out what stone i could actually get very hard to deal with when your mourning. But what made it worse was when the lady started screaming at me and refused to talk to me further.i decided not to purchase stone from them and went with someone else.i just couldn't believe hiw she treated my family and I you are dealing with people in mourning get some compassion and learn how to do your job.yhen she also tells me that the secretary is married to the owner I guess because she didn't want ne to complain .I will say Christine was very sweet on the phone but the other one was horrible.my friend also tried to talk to her she screamed at him also.

When it came time to lay my beloved pet to rest I chose Riverside Cemetery. The staff are…read morecompassionate, kind, patient people. In my severe grief, they were there to handle everything and did so beautifully. I can't say enough good things about the staff at Riverside, except thank you for everything and for making a sad day bearable with your support.

I am a fan of these park-like cemeteries. Rolling hills, trees, curving lanes throughout, they…read morebring peace to what could be a challenging and emotional time. I do now know anyone laid to rest at Gate of Heaven, Mrs. K. and I stopped through here to see the final resting places of some famous people. Gate of Heaven and Kensico Cemetery are adjacent to each other but are operated separately. Kensico was founded in 1889 as a non-sectarian burial ground. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, on the other hand, was established later and is owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. Certainly there are more crosses and other religious icons here at Gate of Heaven. We were able to easily find what we wanted to see. New York Yankees coach Billy Martin. Hollywood actor James Cagney. Baseball player Babe Ruth's grave was easy to spot, adorned with ball caps and such. It is a pleasant park-like atmosphere and worth remembering that some people aren't sight-seeing here, so please be respectful. [Review 1148 of 2025 - 569 in New York - 24701 overall]

This is one of the most beautiful and scenic cemeteries I've ever visited. The grounds are very…read morewell-maintained, and the staff were helpful. It's easy to get lost in this place if you're a first time visitor, because it's huge with so many twists and turns. My favorite feature is the pond which is located just south of the main entrance on W Stevens Ave.

I just find it odd that some headstones are allowed flowers and little decorations and other ones…read moreare not. Why is the reasoning behind this? My Dad's buried there and I would like to decorate but it's always taken down.

It feels odd to review a cemetery but yelp asked me to review, so that i will do...!have a friend…read moreburied here... I very much like the cemetery. It has a somewhat more intimate setting than some other, overly busy and crowded cemeteries. Some visitor of my friend left a token of great significance. They have one of those old Iron gates with Amawalk written on it. Overall, I feel very peaceful when I've visited.

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.