Beautiful hillsides, gorgeous trees, this is an amazing green space on the North Side. I am…read moreimpressed by the number of volunteers that turn out each year to place flags on the graves here in Highwood. It's an outreach of the local American Legion post, and it's a touching tribute to those who served their country. There's a specific Veterans section that is ablaze in red, white and blue because of their efforts. One fascinating feature of the cemetery is the "Do it Yourself" grave section. I've never seen this in other cemeteries, so I find it unique and worth investigating. The grave sites seem well visited, and they are very personalized, each one.

While a very nice cemetery, I have called since 1982 (last time about 2015) to get them to clear a…read morepathway to my great grandmother Elizabeth Hawkins-Fitzpatrick grave. Sadly the groundskeeper refuses to call me back or clear a path to the area that is deemed poor destitute. The office staff states you cannot get close. We thought we would place a headstone. The only reason I gave a 2 is the office staff was kind.

Operated by Catholic Cemeteries, St Mary's is somewhat smaller, and is located along Mt Troy Road…read more It's beautiful to walk here, especially the dramatic overlook in the back. It's a peaceful walk with lovely trees and birds.

Holy Mackerel, here is the grave of Jehovah's Witness founder, Charles Taze Russell. The…read moreinscription says "The Laodicean Messenger," because his followers believed he was the angel of the church of the Laodiceans as written in Revelation 3:14. Five years after Russell's death, some of his followers built a cryptic pyramid and placed it close to his headstone. Russell had believed that Great Pyramid in Egypt was designed by God himself as a prophecy in stone. Russell had been born in Allegheny City, a municipality that was annexed by Pittsburgh in 1907, now known as the North Side. The gravesite is mysterious and creepy, and definitely worth the visit. Russell was an enormously controversial figure, and was said to have been the most widely read author of his time. The cemetery is quite close to the Perrysville exit off 279N. It's a slice of history mixed with oddity, don't miss it!

Frank and Jess were wonderful. Helped our family navigate with care and compassion. Offered so many…read moreoptions and took care of all the details. Thank you so much.

This is round 3 in the last 5 years with Perman Funeral Home. Frank and Jess remembered our family…read morefrom 3 years ago when my mother died and my father the year before. Our oldest brother Steve died suddenly on Thanksgiving. Within in an hour of the call Jess and Frank were there taking good careful care of him. Holding our hands. Arrangements the next day were made quick and with comfort. Warren and Judith were wonderful additions to the professionalism and caring. Times like these are not easy but Perman eases the strain and pain.

My wife's family has long used Neeley Family Funeral Home. They have always treated the family…read morefantastically. Then after years of great direct service, Robert went out of his way this new year to send silly cat and dog calendars across the country to CA to my wife. With only a quick email about my sad wife missing her grandma, Robert immediately got the calendars in the mail. Thank you Robert! Her smile made my week!

From the owner: Family Owned for over 60 years, Neely Funeral Home has served the Glenshaw, Pennsylvania area and…read moreits surrounding communities with a commitment to service and value. We remain family owned and operated in order to provide a supreme level of caring. Neely Funeral Home has the experience and expertise to execute your arrangements according to your specifications and with the utmost sensitivity. Neely Funeral Home provides personalized service and affordable rates. If there is anything we can do to make your experience better in this trying time, just ask. We appreciate your interest and look forward to earning your business

Remarkable Jewish cemetery, connected to Rodef Shalom. Dedicated in 1880, it has more than 6,000…read moregravesites, a mausoleum, and an impressive amount of open green space. The graves are well maintained and they have a greenhouse on the grounds. A section of the grounds complies with sustainable green practices.

From the owner: Dedicated workers maintain more than 6,000 gravesites with plants grown in on-site greenhouses…read more Pre-need planning enables you to make decisions related to your final resting place and create an emotional and financial relief to your loved ones. A section of West View Cemetery has been set aside for burials that comply with both green standards for minimal environmental impact and traditional Jewish burial practices.

Bock Funeral Home is an older structure with faded pictures hanging on last century's wallpaper &…read morethe distinct smell of out-dated furniture...which could be overlooked if my Dad had been presented as someone I recognized. I have no idea who he was supposed to look like...definitely not my Dad. And his hair looked like he just got out of bed!The unfriendly personnel offered cold respect to family and friends. The Pastor we chose had a lovely service before the presentation of Military Honors. At that point, they wheeled the casket in to the chapel area which felt very disrespectful to my Dad. This was not done in a ceremonial fashion and destroyed the ambiance established by the Pastor. Why not have the casket in the chapel during the eulogy waiting for the Honors? There was no honor or respect. It was awful!

The Bock family helped make the funeral process bearable. Losing my mom has been the worst thing I…read morehave been though. I never knew all that went into funerals, the Bock family was very helpful, kind and made coordination as easy as possible. Emily and her father went out of their way to make sure the funeral and viewing process for my mom was seamless and it was. They coordinated everything and made recommendations to help us through this process. They were very empathic and supportive, they made me feel like they cared.

I've overlooked this cemetery for a long time. But if you read Troy B.'s review, you get a sense of…read morethe history here. I looked at a beautiful statue of an angel that made me think of Thomas Wolfe's classic, Look Homeward Angel. I looked up the family online and discovered that they moved from Switzerland and founded a company that makes train parts. The lawns are carefully manicured, and the trees are huge and beautiful. The cemetery is a great deal larger than I realized and I drove way back to explore the furthest reaches.

~ We recently lost a family member, and the funeral and burial was held at the Historic Union Dale…read moreCemetery in the Perrysville section of Pittsburgh. Everything went smoothly, the cemetery staff were professional, caring, and kind. I love the fact that this cemetery has so much history, and is a beautiful place to visit. The cemetery is a non-profit organization, and has a board of directors. Check out the list of notables buried here . . . Cheers!!!!! Division One Philotus Dean, Principal of Pittsburgh Central High School Robert Fairman, Cabinet/casket maker, funeral director, and a founder of Mt. Union Cemetery (now Union Dale) Colomb Gengembre, French architect, artist, and engineer - designed Allegheny City Hall Albert Buell Hay, Civil War Major, co-founder of the Union Veteran Legion Charles Kirschler, Last mayor of Allegheny, deputy Mayor of Pittsburgh John McClurg, Pres. of James McClurg & Company, cracker bakers & confectioners (the factory is now the D.L. Clark Co. Bldg.) Thomas Megraw, Mayor of Allegheny 1878-1881 Robert Bruce Mowry, MDA leader in the founding of Allegheny General Hospital David Navarro, P.T. Barnum's "Illinois Giant Boy" Hezekiah Nixon, Mayor of Allegheny 1844-1845. builder of first rolling-mill in Allegheny John E. Parke, Author of "Historical Gleanings of Allegheny" published in 1886 John T. Pressly, Prominent cleric in Allegheny City Jacob Stuckrath, Mayor of Allegheny 1858 Francis Torrance, Early Officer of American-Standard Corporation Dr. C. Jane Vincent, First female physician in Allegheny City Reverend George Carothers Vincent, Leader of the founders and first presiding officer of Westminster College Division two Colonel James Andrews, noted mason, bridge builder and businessman William Bullock, Inventor of the web rotary press John W. Barr, Noted Pittsburgh architect Andrew Bayne, Member of The Constitutional Convention of 1837-38 and Sheriff of Allegheny County Thomas McKee Bayne, Civil War Colonel, US Congressman, Pittsburg Press Publisher Mary Junkin Buchanan Cowley, Educator and early kindergarten and playground advocate Cruikshank Family Manufacturers of jellies and preserves Charles W. Dahlinger, Noted Pittsburgh historian, author, lawyer, and politician James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor under Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, US Senator Hance M. Dunlap, Riverboat Captain, school board member, businessman, a founder of Mt. Union Cemetery (now Union Dale) Helen D. English, Librarian - Pennsylvania Division of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh John Adams Gilleland, Civil War Veteran, Businessman, Allegheny City Postmaster Nettie Gordon, "Queen of the North Side underworld" Charles Geyer, Mayor of Allegheny Lt. Friend W. Jenkins, Died aboard the USS Maine Lt. Wallace Kappel Jr., Golf champion William J. Kappel,Founder and chairman of Busch Jewelry Co of NY and chairman of Kappel Jewelry of PittsburghRobert LiddellMayor of Pittsburgh 1878-1881Ralph C. MinehartThe Father of Pennsylvania DeMolayEdward MorrisKnown as "Cannonball" - major league baseball playerJohn R. MurphyMayor of Allegheny 1901William C. McCarthyKnown as "Roaring Bill", mayor of Pittsburgh 1866-1868, 1875-1878 George Ellsworth SmithHorseplayer known as "Pittsburg Phil"John M. TitzelEngineer and businessmanLouis A. ThielFounder of Thiel CollegeDavid T. WatsonNoted attorney and philanthropist, founder of the Watson InstituteG.W. WolfWWI submarine commander, steel executiveJames G.WymanFour-time mayor of Allegheny Union Dale is committed to preserving legacies Division three Armstrong FamilyMetal fabricatorsBenjamin F. BainPatent holder and manufacturer of Wolverine mechanical toysBrack Marcus BarrTuskegee AirmanErnest R. BraunBaker - Founder of the "Town Talk" bread labelGene BrickerSinger - The Marcels (the original group)Henry Buhl, Jr.Department store owner, philanthropist (Buhl Foundation)Maurice E. CarlisleTwo-time mayor of Ben Avon, Union Dale officerRobert J. CorbettUS Congressman 1939-1941, 1945-1971David F. CreightonArchitect and mechanical engineer - known for "terrace" housing in Gary, INLieutenant - Colonel Levi Bird DuffCivil War officer and District Attorney of Allegheny CountyLevi Bird DuffCivil Engineer - supervised the construction of ten major bridgesThomas D. EvansNoted Pittsburgh architectHugh S. FlemingTwo time mayor of Allegheny City and a co-founder of Allegheny General HospitalEdward W. GwinnerContractor, baseball team ownerFrederick Gwinner, Sr.Stagecoach operator, contractor, bankerAllen Johnson - SingerThe Marcels (successor group)C. Carl Kleinschmidt, Sr.President of Pearson ManufacturingC. Carl Kleinschmidt, Jr.CEO of Williams and Company, Union Dale officerGottlieb LutyMedal of Honor recipient 1876Walter L. MainTraveling circus operatorEdward "Eppie" MillerAll-Star major league shortstopHenry Russell MillerAttorney, author, publisherLouis McCordMagician known as "Silent Mora"Jerome "Jerry" NachmanAward winning journalist, , broadcaster, editor-in-chief, execu