I recently read about the lives of poets Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton. Since I'm in the 02321 for a…read morehouse-sitting gig, I decided to pilgrimage to Sexton's gravesite in Forest Hills cemetery--an absolute hidden gem (the cemetery, not the gravesite). The main office staff was lovely, outfitted me with a map, and off I went to find Anne. If you are at all interested in the literary strides these lady poets made during a time of complete male dominance & as forerunners to second-wave feminism (all while managing mental illness), I've got a book for you! Visitors to the Sexton family grave left stones, an embroidered handkerchief, and even a bottle of perfume. I figured I'd find ee cummings (because I was told how tricky he was to find). He's hidden next to his wife's family grave (Clarke) with a flat marker, so I did some hunting and Googling to find it. I also saw Eben Jordan (founder of Jordan Marsh) though I did not know who he was at the time. His mausoleum commanded a lot of burial real estate. You drive your car throughout, park as you would in any cemetery, and stroll around. Gates close at 4:30pm. (could be 4 pm).

Beautiful grounds and this is a huge place. People have been buried here since 1800s. I was able…read moreto find my grandmother's spots, my grandfather's spot and now the resting place of my uncle.

In planning the funeral of our mother, we were aided by the compassion, guidance, and attention to…read moredetail of Elizabeth Brasco at Brezniak Funeral Directors. The day itself not only went smoothly but truly honored her in the way she deserved. We noticed that Elizabeth was there the entire time, quietly keeping things coordinated and allowing us to focus on friends and family without distraction, at a very difficult time. The entire Brezniak team went beyond what was necessary in this endeavor. We are most grateful and we recommend this business without reservation.

As an attendee, not a customer, I'd say that they are pretty professional and patient with large…read morecrowds.

P.E Murray Funeral home and team were exceptionally professional, attentive and caring in helping…read moreus plan our grandfathers service. They did a great job hand holding us through the whole process - obituary, casket, service, florist, mercy meal and cemetery. Without their help and guidance, I'm not sure we would have had the time to grieve. Eddie was exceptionally kind and patient with our family during such a difficult time. He had worked with many other Albanian Americans families, so he knew how to prepare for and accommodate all of our cultural practices'. Working with the right funeral home during a stressful time is extremely important!! P.E Murray Funeral Home worked within our budget while still meeting our families needs. I'm so glad we had the pleasure of working with them. They took the best care of our grandfather! Thank you Eddie and team!!

Kind & compassionate to the situation, they listen to your description of the person's life and…read morequalities that you want to convey in the tone of their service. They make you feel like they are caring and sympathetic friends. The "home" is clean, welcoming, & gentle on your senses and the funds that we had available to spend. We couldn't be more pleased and thankful. We highly recommend them for helping you through that difficult time. They easily handled 2 separate services that we brought to them. Each needed a different approach which they handled with ease and gave us the outcome that we had hoped for.

I highly recommend Casper Funeral & Cremation. I prepaid for a cremation for my mother online. When…read moreshe passed, the two people they sent to pick her up put a flag over her because she was a veteran. I was so touched by that. Everyone involved was so incredibly helpful answering questions and giving updates throughout the process.

They made the whole process extremely easy. During trying times it's easy to get taken advantage…read moreof. I contacted 3 funeral homes in preparation to a family member dying. Our local one came in with the cheapest cremation costs. A friend recommended Casper and it was almost half the cost from what our family funeral home quoted us. That was with a discount as well! I called Casper about 2 months beforehand and they were very detailed and provided all the info that was needed. I had multiple phone calls with them and they were able to assist me even though I was in California. I mostly spoke with Jake and Colton during this process. When I arrived Saturday was the only day I could go down and we had a snowstorm the day prior. Roads were pretty bad and they were able to accommodate me even though they had a service going on. Parking can be a nightmare there, I parked a few blocks away near a barber shop. I would recommend this place to everyone!! I was truly blown away by their service and empathy.

Mount Hope Cemetery is a hidden gem!…read more It is hidden because it's off the beaten path as far as the city of Boston is concerned. It's not really a place you seek out to visit like Forest Hills Cemetery; rather, it is a place you become acquainted with probably because you live near or pass by. Mount Hope Cemetery is tucked in between Roslindale and Mattapan, I think it actually creates part of the line between the two neighborhoods and to be honest, I'm not sure which it is "technically" located in. Together with Mount Calvary Cemetery (it's neighbor) it creates the quaint pocket neighborhood of Mount Hope-Canterbury Street that I call home. I have to say, I was a little creeped out living so close to not one, but TWO cemeteries when we first bought our house, but now, I cherish these large, open plots of peaceful greenery! The cemetery is very old, according to the city's website, it opened in 1852. It is over 125 acres which is quite large, considering the entire Boston Common is only 50! The cemetery is a mixture of open green space, with grassy fields and water features along with densely grown and developed (with stones and memorials) areas. While you might feel odd walking amongst the dead, the headstones themselves are actually quite attractive, as the majority of them are between 100 and 200 years old and there are many monument-type pieces worked in that really lend to a beautiful space. With paved drives and pathways all throughout, the cemetery makes for an excellent place to take a stroll, walk the dogs or fit in a short run. Insider tip: There is a break in the fence at two different spots - one at the very rear of the cemetery (on Mount Calvary Road) where it meets Mt. Calvary Cemetery and another towards the front, along Paine Street. If it is after hours (after 6:30-7:30 pm) and you find yourself needing access in or out of the cemetery, these breaks are a lifesaver! Although I wouldn't personally be going through in the dark...tried it once and swear I saw a huge shadow where I know there isn't anything normally. I ran out with my dog, heart racing, squealing like a little girl. This is my go-to spot for dog walks, and the park is dog-friendly (as long as they are leashed and properly cleaned up after). I also begin all of my runs here, as cutting across the cemetery allows me to easily connect to Walk Hill Street and then to Forest Hills Cemetery and/or the Arnold Arboretum without having to deal with too much cars, exhaust and traffic on American Legion Highway or Hyde Park Avenue. One thing - no trash cans anywhere. So be prepared to carry out whatever you choose to carry in. I will continue to enjoy Mt. Hope for all it has to offer, and pray that the zombie apocalypse never happens - or I'm totally screwed.

I was in Boston on vacation when I decided to go visit my great grandmother. I was bummed when I…read morediscovered that the office closed at 4pm and I had no way of finding the exact site. While I was wandering around, a maintenance worker asked if I found what I was looking for and of course I couldn't find her among the grounds. He said to go back the next day and ask for him so he can drive me directly to her. I did just that and the entire staff was so friendly and out- going! The guy from the day before, drove me to my great grandmother's site and cleaned off all the surrounding weeds and was so helpful! If I lived in Boston, I would definitely used this location. It is beautiful and very historic!! The only problems I found were the geese, but that is pretty hard to control. Also, the grass could use more maintenance like weed control.

This Doherty family was extremely helpful, caring , patient to us , we live out of state and they…read moreassisted us in finding a florist, live-streaming Mass, and speaking to us in such a kind manner. We would highly recommend them to everyone. Death is such a difficult reality but they make it so dignified and gentle to help the deceased family feel cared for in a sincere way.

Eddie helped us from the onset throughout the whole process with respect, care, and dignity. Jack…read morewas phenomenal as well. I would give them a 6-star if that was available. I would highly recommend them. Thanks for helping us honor the life and legacy of our mother in such a beautiful and dignified way. Nathan

I am extremely questioning these reviews. Over decades of working with JB. Johnsons they have been…read morenothing but professionals. A pillar in the black community. They are all we have left. They did the setvices of my great grandmother and great grandfather back then my family did business directly with Mrs. Johnson. Julia handled the services for other family members, my grandmother, my brother and my nephew. She is professional with a great eye for detail. People need to be responsible it is not the funeral home fault your loved one did not have insurance. This is a company not charity. You write the obituary they do not know your loved ones in the world of msoffice that have spell check. Staff is excellent as always shout to Ms.Angie, Ms. Charlotte and Mr. Steven for your impeccable service. No one lives forever twenty or forty bucks a month for an insurance policy would not hurt if your young or mid-age. Do your part and be a responsible person put money away for your funeral or purchase a policy. They are a business like all the other funeral homes. Some do not even be bothered with you if you have no insurance policy. Thank GOD we still have JB let's help keep them in the community.

BUSINESSES BEWARE -…read more We have delivered product to them on (2) occassions and they will not return any correspondence or calls let alone payment for the product received. Product was delivered in 2023 and now at the end of 2025 still no payment. Offered a payment plan and still no reply to our attempts to speak with someone there. Not the way to run a company that you hope to keep in business.

absolutely flabbergasted at how awful this operation's front of house conducts themselves over the…read morephone... my poor, beautiful mother passes and i want to get her out of the coolers in the hospital at tufts as fast as is possible, and into a home so she might require less cosmetic work and appear more natural ahead of her viewing, and this rude imbecile woman strings me along for two days while speaking to me as though i was calling a boston taxi-cab dispatch circa 1985 to complain about a late taxi. if your recently departed "loved one" was actually loved by anyone, and youre looking to have the last laugh, this might be the place for you. in any other instance, i wouldnt give these spongers the buffalo sh!t on a nickle.

Outstanding service by Jerry and his staff during a very difficult time for my family and I.read more

Am I really reviewing a cemetery? Well, yes, I am…read more I mean, why not, right? It's a public space nonetheless. Mount Calvary is at the end of my street. It is a quiet, little private Catholic cemetery. It opens around 7 am and closes each night at 6:30 pm. Dogs are not allowed (sad face) but it is free and open to the two-legged public to roam and enjoy. I've walked through a few times, took my mom through, ventured a short run with my dog (whoops!) before almost being caught by the guy mowing the lawn! We ran the opposite direction, you bet! The cemetery is very peaceful and creates a natural barrier between Roslindale and Mattapan (thank goodness...). It is well adorned with shade-providing trees and well manicured lawns. The maintenance guys are up before 7 every day, ready to maintain their little plots. It's great to see. I'd suggest this as a nice place to take a meditative stroll (although the traffic from Cummins can still be heard from most parts of the cemetery), read a book or just check out. It is an old and historic cemetery, too. Many of the stones date back to the 16, 17 and 1800's - pretty awe-inspiring. I've never seen another person (well, alive at least) in there, which I love, because I feel like it's all mine! Great little place, but not being able to tow the pooches keeps me in the likes of Mount Hope or Forest Hills on most days.

Last week my mother-in-law was interred at this cemetery. I could not believe my eyes. We were very…read morerushed around her casket. The cemetery grounds people seemed like they had somewhere else to be, it was 12:30 pm. Don't know why they were in a rush. They stood about 30 feet from us with their arms crossed, their bucket hoe and machinery ready to go. We said our goodbyes at the casket they immediately moved in to lower it, understandable. However as they were lowering her casket they didn't have a good grip and they dropped her casket into the hole. I didn't see that part happen but I heard a loud gasp and turned around and saw what that person was looking at. They literally dropped the straps underneath the foot of my mother-in-law's casket and her casket was sticking out of the hole at a 45° angle. If there hadn't been another casket below hers, her casket would have been standing straight up. Will my mother-in-law spend all eternity scrunched down in the bottom of her casket? Just horrible. Oh but that's not everything, the workers were in such a rush they blocked us in from leaving the way we came with their machinery. They proceeded to put the dirt right on top of the casket while we were all still there. My husband didn't want to act on emotion so he let this sit with him a few days before calling the Supervisor of the cemetery. He was more or less told what he saw with his own eyes never happened. The supervisor should be ashamed of himself. I have at least 10 people to back up what we all saw. We're not asking to be compensated, we're not asking asking for anything but an honest apology and maybe he could speak with his workers on how to properly lower a casket. Unbelievable. Fortunately there's several cemeteries around, word to the wise, pick another one. Of course if you're not that crazy about who you're burying and you don't care what really happens this is the place for you. If I could give zero stars I would!

A huge thank you to Gormley Funeral services. Your kindness, grace and, unwavering professionalism…read morewere appreciated by our family during a difficult and sad time. You allowed our family to grieve peacefully and honor our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Thank you for everything, The Schlehuber's

My co-worker's dad past and he was waked here at Gormley's…read more The place is OK. Clean, bright, easy to find. What I don't like is that they (as well as other large funeral homes) have multiple wakes or viewings happening at the same time. This just adds much more chaos and confusion and stress to the family and friends of the deceased. I know that "it's a business" but doing this seems impersonal.