This cemetery is in horrible shape. The grounds are unkept…read moreand there are food containers on the ground. It's a shame really!

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Operated as a municipal cemetery by the City of Hickory (along with Southside, Ridgview and…read moreFairview), it is part of the Oakwood Historic District that contains over 50 historic buildings and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The cemetery has some 8000 interments and is quite large. Scattered with trees and crisscrossed with drivable roadways, it is quite easy to navigate though some better markings and sections would be helpful. It is an active cemetery and plots are still available for sale. I walked through here quite a bit and found it quiet and peaceful. Perhaps the most famous resident is Colonel Clinton Albert Colley, who according to findagrave.com, "Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Colonel in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Captain in Company C, 2d Minnesota Infantry for action on September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga, Georgia. His citation reads "Seized the colors of a retreating regiment and led it into the thick of the attack."" "Oakwood Cemetery" is a popular name for cemeteries. I've reviewed them in Troy NY https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-troy?hrid=hjz4iiOOjbnHmUH2OWHbPQ, Raleigh https://www.yelp.com/biz/historic-oakwood-cemetery-and-mausoleum-raleigh?hrid=TPJna8xDRXOAXQQggpp2yQ, Gastonia https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-gastonia-2?hrid=vDuoIVxhT1gc3z0PEyUXSg, Concord https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-concord?hrid=-QMFGcjN_VroHWLEfgrZtw, and Statesville https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-statesville?hrid=5lBaawprgdCgjDv_U1uAGA. [Review 15873 overall - 3091 in North Carolina - 1377 of 2021.]

Have been MORE than patient waiting for my father-in-law's marker to be placed.!. It has been 16…read moreMonths!! Have contacted several times and it always a different Excuse!.. I mean Seriously, give me the marker and I will do it my damn self! It is Not Hard and there are Plenty of landscaping places that they could hire to get this done! While I was there I seen at least 4 other gravesites that had not had their markers placed either! Who knows how long they have been waiting?!?... There Seriously Needs to be Something done about this!!

I am very disappointed! When my dad passed away 32 years ago, they were very good. But my mom…read morepassed away 3 months ago, and they can't help with any information! They tell you, they don't know on everything you ask and have no explanations! I will never recommend them!

Everyone here was great from planning, to the day of the memorial services, to additional services…read moreI requested after. Everyone was so sweet and sincere which is so appreciated during these difficult circumstances. They were super accommodating and I can't thank everyone here enough! Becky in the office is a sweetheart.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

The funeral home, with a stellar compliment to Sarah Yelton in particular, provided compassionate,…read moreprofessional care and handled every detail with dignity, making a difficult time much easier for me most especially since I live on the other side of the nation :) . Thank you so much for supporting me and providing top level service!

Thank you so much for the AWESOME support and service we had at Jenkins. Aaron was such a blessing…read moreto my grandmother, treated her well when Dr. Rev. Vernon Stinson passed (my grandfather).

We dealt with Bass-Smith after my Dad passed away on March 4, 2023. They were beyond wonderful…read more Cordell Austin is who we worked with. He was beyond professional and courteous. They made us feel comfortable during a most difficult time. They even helped us make phone calls regarding possible life insurance policies. We used Bass-Smith when my Mom passed away in 2011 also and they were wonderful then as well. I wouldn't go anywhere else.