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    Central Burying Ground

    4.6 (7 reviews)

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    Megan K.

    I've walked past here I can't tell you how many times, but had never gone in because I didn't know you actually could until I saw some other people in here. I walked in and you're immediately transported back in time. It's almost like its own little world here in Boston, and I was sad to see the state of some of the graves. Someone really should replace the old, toppled gravestones with new ones.

    Mark D.

    When I found I was staying nearby on Boylston I knew I'd make time to get to Central Burying Ground in the big Boston Common park. This is a historic old cemetery with grave dating back to the mid 1700's. I like these old tombstones; the art and the epitaphs are very different than today. If you find yourself in the neighborhood go explore this place. The main gate is on Boylston.

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    Granary Burying Ground

    Granary Burying Ground

    (124 reviews)

    Downtown

    Easy to find history cemetery on the Freedom Trail. I would say, follow the crowds, the tourist…read moregroups and you'll get there fast. It's on Tremont Street. Free to visit, one of the most popular spots on the Freedom Trail. Lots of tourists, but it's a bigger place, so you can avoid some spots and come back later. Shady area, be respectful when walking around. 1660 is the year established for the cemetery. It started as a Granary. Later on, historic figures were buried here: Paul Revere, James Otis, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, victims of the Boston Massacre. Mother Goose, who inspired the character is laid to rest here, we were determined to find the grave, it was a tad hard since the writing on the grave is faded, but alongside other visitors, we succeeded. The "Soul Effigy," a skull is a motif common noticed on headstones, as an after life belief. Well preserved historic cemetery!

    Ok don't kill me for 3 stars. 3 stars is still good to me, 4 is great and 5 is amazing. This…read morereview is based on my experience here and this place is cool/good, not great/amazing. Let me explain. Granary Burying Ground is free. Although there are tours with guys dressed up in Revolutionary times attire and white powdered wigs who give you some sort of pun filled 5th grade education story about Paul Revere. The day/time I came the Burying ground was filled with 2 of these tours and a middle school field trip. The graveyard isn't big enough for this or the big 4 everyone is here to see. There were over 100 people in here when I was here and that is entirely too many. The graveyard has a ton of old cemetery plots, but many have weathered over the years to the point they aren't legible. The big 4 are Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Mother Goose. Mother Gooses's tombstone is all but illegible. Also why is John HanCOCK's tombstone the only one in the whole burial ground phallicly shaped? Sorry I am a 12-year-old mentally. Anyway, definitely a must stop if in Boston for the 1st time but watch for the crowds

    Wing Fook Funeral Home - Front entrance

    Wing Fook Funeral Home

    (8 reviews)

    2nd time being here i think. There are 2 locations, we were situated upstairs. There are 2…read moreelevator banks. It seems like a stark cold place as there were only marble/tile type of floors. Easy parking.

    Stay away!!! They are rude and uncompassionate. My dad…read morerecently passed away and I contacted 3 funeral homes to discuss services, prices, etc. I visited Wing Fook first. I have attended quite a handful of funerals here at Wing Fook previously and have noticed that their services were rushed. I even heard that their prices were high, but thought I would make an appointment anyways to discuss the options. It went down hill from here. My husband and I were at the front door for our 11am appointment. We ran the doorbell and a man opened the door. I told him that I had called yesterday and made an appointment. He asked again whether we had an appointment and I said "YES". He let us in and told us to wait in waiting area. He spoke to the lady at the front desk and asked her to take care of us. Her facial expressions and body language showed me that she didn't want to assist us, but that she was forced to do it. She finally turned around and took out a folder with forms in it. The other man asked us to take a seat and I asked "Are you sure?" He nodded yes. We sat down and the lady asked for my dad's SS card. I asked why, and she stated it was needed to fill out the paperwork. I started to heat up at this point. I'm already in a very emotional state with my dad's passing and then having to deal with people who are supposed to be compassionate and caring, but NOT. I told her that I was here to discuss the services and options first, therefore no paperwork needed. The lady showed us a menu of services (a laminated sheet) and didn't go into much details. I told her that we were heading over to another funeral home in the North End. She hinted that they are more expensive over there. I left the place feeling lost and confused. They were certainly not helpful and it appears that they just want to take your money and then push you out. In conclusion, stay away. Also I ended up choosing the other funeral home in the North End.

    Stanetsky Memorial Chapel

    Stanetsky Memorial Chapel

    (7 reviews)

    I would like to share with everyone the terrible experience I had on October 31, 2025 while…read morevisiting Stanetsky during the funeral of my brother in law. The gathering for the mourners was reserved at Stanetsky funeral Home between 9:45-10:30 am on October 31. The funeral must be taking place at 11am at the Baker St. Jewish Cemetery. But instead of waiting in the Funeral Home until 10:30 the service organizer gave the order to leave funeral home at 10:10! As the result of this disrespectful action to the grieving people many friends and relatives that came at the right time to the Funeral Home missed the gathering and had the problems to find our procession... I found this absolutely insulting to the mourners. I found this problem only after our funeral procession was on the middle way to the cemetery when my friends started to call me and ask where are you?. I have a question for the director of this Home and for the organizer of this funeral: Is it my job as a mourner to check the timekeeping? Why did we not stay until 10:30 as agreed and pay you with a lot of money for that? Do you have a heart and respect for the mourners??? Are you working in the right business? Why did you give the order to leave home before time for 20 minutes????? Because of this insulting action to the mourners, we came to the cemetery ahead of time.! We supposed to stay on the cemetery under very bad weather conditions and wait rabbi there about 30 min!!!!!! until he comes. Rabbi service was also sooooooo bad that all of us could not wait until he stops talking.

    When you are grieving it is so hard to focus on organizing a funeral. Stanetsky Memorial and their…read moreincredible staff went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. Your care and guidance were invaluable to us! Thank you for everything! Kipnis family

    Central Burying Ground - funeralservices - Updated May 2026

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