On August 23 - from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Green-Wood is having their biggest-ever Battle of…read moreBrooklyn commemoration, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this event (which, as an aside, was fought on what is now the cemetery's grounds). It's a free event, but a donation of $10/person would be gratefully accepted. Also; advance registration is encouraged, because they need to be sure they'll have enough materials on hand. The program will be held at the meadow near the Main Entrance (which is at Fifth Avenue/25th Street). If the weather condition is bad, a decision will be made at 8:00 a.m. on that day and a notification will be sent via Eventbrite e-mails. Here's the link for advance registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-battle-of-brooklyn-250-the-meaning-of-freedom-tickets-1985867881291

It feels odd writing a review for a cemetery, but I have been here a bunch of times, either as the…read moremain part of walking tours or as part of other walks, such as to Prospect Park, or otherwise at various times of the year. Side note, I am pretty sure it's free for solo people, but if you go with a large enough group, they have a $5 fee per person, which is reasonable. In general, I would recommend coming here in the fall, not just because the weather will be nicer, but also because the trees are beautiful, and winter is nice as well, due to the frozen lake, among other things. The spring is nice as well, but there are better places to see leaves in bloom, as there are more wintery shrubs here. The area is massive, and you could honestly spend many hours going to various corners. There are highlights such as a well-known view of the Statue of Liberty, many sculptures, and graves for people ranging from Samuel Morse to Boss Tweed to Leonard Bernstein to Louis Comfort Tiffany to Henry Chadwick, among others, along with many people from various wars, of course, such as the civil war with one particularly interesting grave having a confederate and union soldier next to each other for reasons. The place is particularly well-maintained compared to other cemeteries I have been to, with the entrance being striking among other things.

I came to Mt. Hebron when I was just starting to visit historic cemeteries decades ago. Founded in…read more1903, it's considered the Jewish section of Cedar Grove Cemetery, but my memory is that Mt Hebron was much larger, much more impressive visually and with a serene, stately aura about it. I came in the days before Find a Grave. I was motivated by an old copy of Life magazine I had bought, from March 1944. They had a photo inside of the burial of labor racketeer Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, who had been executed at Sing Sing. Mourners are clustered about the gravesite, but in the background, I could see the remnants of the 1939 World's Fair. With a friend, I drove and navigated my way through Queens (not my favorite borough), and, arriving at the cemetery and using the magazine as a guide, eventually found Lepke's final resting place. We took our photos and explored the rest of the cemetery. Lepke was a fascinating figure. From a poor but respectable family, Lepke chose crime as his life's profession and, paraphrasing the words of historian Albert Fried, rebelled against authority at the same time he embraced it. He ran the infamous Murder Inc. with Mafia boss Albert Anastasia and was responsible for much savagery and many murders. (An interesting book is "Pacifist" by Donald Wetzel. During World War II, Wetzel was a conscientious objector and for a time was jailed with Lepke in NYC. Although a gentile, Lepke thought Wetzel was a Jew and began to act almost as a surrogate father to him. Often, Lepke castigated him for his pacifism. Wetzel would later write, "Finally, my patience gone, I interrupted, 'What kind of a Jew am I? No, Louis, you know what kind of Jew I am. What kind of a godd**n Jew are you?' He jerked his head back, his eyes brightened with surprise, and then, remarkably, he smiled. Far from outraging him, something about my angry challenge strangely pleased him. That I'd had the guts for it perhaps." When Wetzel is transferred upstate, "I reached for and found Lepke's outstretched hand, seeing, with absolute disbelief, his face contorted like a child's, Lepke crying, his voice a hoarse whisper, his last word to me, 'Shalom.'") In driving around the cemetery, we saw a mausoleum with the name "Streisand" on it. Barbra's relatives? I assume so. Since Find a Grave, I realize that among the honorable citizens buried here are notable actors, musicians, photojournalists, politicians. Also, other notorious criminals I was chagrined to learn I had overlooked. Martin "Bugsy" Goldstein, a Murder Inc. killer also executed at Sing Sing; Emanuel "Mendy" Weiss, a Murder Inc. killer who was part of the death squad that dispatched Dutch Schultz in Newark in 1935 and also died in Sing Sing's electric chair; Irving Wexler aka Waxey Gordon, a Prohibition kingpin; and Abe Landau, a Dutch Schultz bodyguard who was shot down with his boss. To Mt. Hebron's credit, they don't shy away from that unsavory history. If you visit their cutting-edge website, they offer walking tours such as the Murder Inc. mob tour, the Composer's Encore Tour, the Holocaust Memorial Tour, and the Yiddish Walk of Fame Tour. A beautiful cemetery rich in NYC's history and tradition, it comes highly recommended. I just wish Queens was an easier borough to get to and navigate. It has some of the best, most historic and beautiful cemeteries in NY.

An old cemetery Tip: driver be aware . GPS does not take you to the entrance . It is your first…read moreright after the left on Horus Harding Blvd. if you pass it you are on a one way and can not just turn around. Once in , the office is on the right. The outside staff is seasonal so there are not many to ask if you get lost looking for your site The trees appear well kept and of course look different in each season. So be aware of your surroundings , locations and markers.Angela is truly an angel. Today she served me as a Guardian Angel. The office closes at 3:45p.m. I caught up with her as she eas leaving and she guided me to the site that I wanted to go, an. Ordeal not easy to find. In the office she is the one to ask for. ( to business personnel- give the girl a raise - she's a keeper) She assistingly can give printed maps help set up the website where you can add name to gps walking . It is a difficult cemetery to drive through. ( see my previous review) ( see pix) . There are restrooms near office. If you need to park , go to the parking area on the left. The one on the right could get you towed. There is a yellow painted strip before the restroom. Where you can temporarily park /wait in car. Flowers not often available laced in this cemetery in leu of rocks. Flower vases are regularly taken out due to water collecting and mosquitoes. Red circles on grave stones are for seasonal care. Gold emblems are for Eternal care. Should delay from scheduled funeral service overlap another crew of workers is there for follow up at other location. Crews wait at site according to scheduled hour. Perhaps this is more than you need to know , as the driving directions and office info are the most important to getting to and around the cemetery.

I was on my way home from a day out in the city and saw a sign that said welcome visitors to a…read morecementary. I walked in slowly not knowing what to expect because who visits a cemetery unless you're visiting the deceased. Well unbeknownst to me this cemetery was also a beautiful garden. I was shocked how well maintained it was kept and how quiet and peaceful the area was as you walked around. I was also surpised to see people just sitting with their dogs or just relaxing on benches. The headstones of some unknown people to me were scattered throughout the cemetery. They did have a pamphlet for you to check it out about the facility. Definitely a cool place to check out when its open.

This cemetery is open less than once a month--the schedule typically includes the warm months, of…read morecourse. People are welcome to bring their (leashed) dogs, to feel the all-too-rare grass under their feet. The cemetery was started before germ theory took hold in this country, so all the burial vaults are lined with marble--hence the name. Because most headstones are flush with the ground, there is a peaceful, pastoral feeling. I was last there on an open day, and I saw a few people bring in their dogs; some dogs in the city have never felt grass beneath their feet! Truly great to see the reaction!

Having the need to visit a recently departed friend who has been interred in the Holy Rood, I…read moreheaded over on my most recent trip to NY. Easy access from Old County road across from Eisenhower Park, the first buildings are the offices and what appeared to be a mausoleum. I needed to find the burial site so found a small parking lot behind the offices and as I was heading in, I noticed some public restrooms with entrances from the parking lot - so you know, in the need to let that coffee go, I popped in. Restroom was clean and well maintained. Somewhat on the older side, it reminded me of restrooms from grade school. With that business handled, I found the main entrance to the office and after a few moments with the helpful staff, I had a map in hand and an approximate location as to where the plot was. Found the well marked section and spent a few moments figuring out the stone sequence and found the person I was looking for. The grounds are well maintained - the stones are all a certain height - makes for a uniform appearance. I paid my respects, headed out - exits were clearly marked. a Good experience overall

I have a few relatives that are buried here and this place is very cute and nice and beautiful in…read moremy opinion. This place is big and it's easy to get lost even though I've been there a lot of times. They offer services for certain holidays which is also a plus so you can get additional things out on the grave when your not able to make it all the time. Haven't had any problems here. Weird name though for a cemetery if you ask me .

We all have to go sometime, and this is a serene spot with a fabulous view of the bay. Everything…read morewas well maintained, even though some of the graves go back another century or two. A few benches around where you can think about the meaning of it all.

A small but beautifully situated cemetery, with a peaceful and relaxing view out over the water…read more It's not quite as historic as I had hoped; the earliest dates I saw were from around the late 19th century, and it's still active today. Interesting to see the many nautical motifs on the headstones, though. The gates are open till 5pm, according to the sign. I didn't see anyone around at that time, however.

My uncle recently was laid to rest at this cemetery (8/3/2024), and I must say that this is a…read morespacious and clean cemetery. It's well organized; separated into sections, which makes it fairly easy to locate your loved one. There are areas where your loved one can be placed into a wall as opposed to the ground. Not all cemeteries provide this as an option. I can definitely see myself utilizing this cemetery in the future for deceased loved ones. The location is very easy to get to for people who reside in Brooklyn.

My uncle was recently buried here in November 2024, his initials are " N.L." His auntie and his…read morecousin are also buried here. and his sister-in-law as well, There is also a family plot here. Anthony & Michael were accommodating there is part of the front desk at Canarsie Cemetary They told me if I see debris on the ground let them know at the front desk and they will take care of it immediately, I will be visiting my uncle soon immediately birthday, bringing him some flowers, etc. ( Corrected my words, There was an error in the first paragraph previous review, so I corrected the first seven paragraphs) but the second paragraph is much more informed by this updated review!

When I lost my son I was overwhelmed with grief. It's a thing a mother should never have to go…read morethrough. I reached out to Hollywood Monumental devastated and lost but Ralph sat and listened to me. It felt like he was a friend, family even. I had never purchased a monument before, but he explained the process to me clearly and walked me through every step patiently. Once it was finished and set at my sons final resting place I was full of gratitude, just so many emotions. It came out beautifully, the quality, the lettering, the overall look was everything I described and wanted. Thank you to Ralph and his amazing family.

When I visited Hollywood Monuments, I instantly felt at ease and confident that they were the best…read morefit for my family. Their expertise was evident, and they listened attentively to our needs, offering insightful recommendations without any pressure. The range of granite and design options was outstanding, and they took time to explain everything, guiding us toward a choice that genuinely matched our preferences and budget. Clear pricing and consistent updates throughout gave us reassurance. The craftsmanship surpassed what we hoped for. They demonstrated flexibility, patience, and were always ready to answer our questions. I highly recommend Hollywood Monuments for their compassionate professionalism and excellent quality. They take care of everything from beginning to end and are always available to address any concerns.

First off, this is not a happy place. It is a place of the afterlife where your loved ones is…read morehoused. To my family, what was important was the kindness of the Director and her staff's willingness to guide us through the whole plot purchasing process along with options provided. My mom passed away a few years back (f*ck cancer!) and we were not in the right headspace. We were first timers and really needed guidance and patience. Landscape, Upkeeps, Grounds are all clean. The staff are very nice. It can be quite hectic at times during traditional Chinese cultural visits like during Cheng Ming, which coincides with Easter. The staff keeps it going and are usually helpful. If you have the money, this location is best for any family living in the 5 borough. Otherwise, it's Jersey or Upstate NY. The only 2 issues I have with Cypress Hill is 1) we paid for perpetual care but often we see lots of weeds & trash around my moms' grave. So we end up cleaning it ourselves. 2) WHY is there ONLY 1 bathroom?!? It's horrible and that bathroom is quite gross... so you might want to hold your bladder... Good luck friends.

My family and I have been visiting CHC nearly yearly since 1990 when my grandmother passed away…read more The land has been consistently well cared for. They even have trash receptacles just in case. I normally bring a large jug of water because the water spigot is a bit of a walk from where my grandmother is buried. I'd also imagine that the spigot is shut off during winter to prevent water from freezing and damaging the pipes. Normally I go to Glendale Florist about a few blocks away from the cemetery for a bouquets of flowers and cemetery cones but there are many other similar businesses in the area too. For those who might be wondering why there are large evergreen bushes planted next to graves in the Asian section, it's a symbolic cultural ritual that a number of people cherish. I respect other people's beliefs but my family and I don't participate in this particular activity. I had to ask about the beliefs behind this practice since I was not knowledgeable and also wondering. It was explained to me that these evergreen bushes are connected to the thought of eternalness which is probably why these bushes aren't shaped or pruned either. The sections are well marked. I don't know how much a plot costs because a family member made these arrangements so contact CHC for answers to your questions.