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Steff D.

Coming to Evergreen Cemetery still "doesn't even feel like being in Portland!" Every year, every autumnal walk, I am genuinely delighted by and amazed at the beauty, and peacefulness, and quietness of this spot. It continues to be a beautifully manicured space, steeped in rich history, and at times can feel otherworldly... and, yet, busy traffic arteries of the city lie just outside the walls. If you haven't been to Evergreen Cemetery yet... you're missing out. As one of my friends has said, "If you love autumn in Portland as much as you claim, you'll walk Evergreen this week. Or it's all lies." (Looking at you, Cookie T) There's a lot to explore at this National Historic Landmark. Thankfully, there's a sign near the office by the entrance that suggests points of interest. Like (and this is just a brief list of some of the things to see here): The Valley of the Kings, the Baxter Family Monument, the Monolithic Rock, the weeping women, an enormous elk statue, the duck ponds (one of my favorite places to bring lunch or a book), and the gentle trails system surrounding the water too that's a rich natural habitat for lots of wildlife. I agree with what others have said... this is a gem in Portland. One of the best, one of my personal favorites.

Melissa D.

I work directly next to this place and had no idea just how magical it is. People I work with used to talk about "running in the cemetery" or "taking a walk in the cemetery," which I easily brushed off regularly and continued to work, unaware of the pure bliss of this place. I now walk or run here nearly every day. Evergreen is the largest cemetery in Maine, and it is a true hidden gem of Portland. Although a small city, Portland still has a hustle and bustle, and Evergreen is a quiet, calm oasis among it all. It is extremely well-kept, landscaped perfectly, and a great place for a walk, run, bike ride, etc. AND DID I MENTION THE FOLIAGE?! Holy moly. The fall foliage here is unreal. I may even argue that it's the best you'll get within Portland's city limits. Plus, the backdrop of the cemetery makes it all feel so quintessentially spooky New England. Love it. Evergreen is also incredible for seeing wildlife! There are a few ponds where a Great Blue Heron hangs out among beautiful ducks, busy bees, and other creatures. Truly a pleasant place to be. I highly recommend checking Evergreen out ASAP.

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Cookie T.

I discovered this place because of Ingress. Seriously, if you are Enlightened right now - this place is a sweet sweet green farm of goodies. In between hacking portals, I would stop and just wander. This place is winding and gorgeous. The stones and monuments are old and weathered and lovely. And right now - oh boy, the fall colors are breathtaking. The place is on fire with fall. It's a great place to walk and stroll - or even run and get a more serious work out (you do that, and tell me how that goes....). This is one of the gems of Portland that I never heard anyone talk about. It took an augmented reality game for me to find it, and I am so glad it did.

The cemetery looks beautiful in the fall.
Christa W.

It seems creepy to write a review about a cemetery. If you're looking for a good place to walk and you don't mind being surrounded by dead people, this is the place for you. Evergreen Cemetery is huge! I had no idea how big it was until I got out of my car with my walking shoes on and began exploring. It just keeps going and going. There are a combination of paved roads and gravel paths. With no traffic and very few living people around, it's perfect for talking a pleasant stroll. Down at the back of the cemetery, there are a series of small ponds that are currently housing a shit ton of ducks. The ducks don't even seem afraid of people. I saw them crowding around a woman with a stroller and she wasn't even feeding them. Behind the cemetery are a series of walking trails that go out through woods. I wandered around back there for awhile until I got myself turned around and tried to find my way out. The trails are well marked and maintained. Normally, I go for walks around Back Bay but lately I'm just not in the mood to deal with parking and crowds. The cemetery is peaceful and there are plenty of routes to take. I think it will become my go to walking place at least until the snow starts.

Robert J.

Evergreen cemetery is a mixture of national park and time capsule. It's a mecca of dog walkers, joggers, walkers, hikers, bikers and of course mourners. Similar to the valley of kings in Egypt rolling landscape prevents urban arrangement of graves. No right angles prevents predictable vistas. Around each hiill is a new neighborhood of memorials. Their are fire bells, pillars, chapels, above and below ground crypts. Each one with a snapshot of someone's life. Some parting thoughts. The gates close at by 630, don't get locked in! Please pick up after your dog. And please be respectful of all those resting here and those visiting them.

Such a beautiful place for a walk... Dogs on leash!

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The true act of kindness occurs when doing a service for someone without expectation of repayment…read more We suddenly found ourselves in Portland Maine this weekend, attending to the unexpected final illness and passing of our loved one. This is the second death our family has experienced in the last few months and costs are unfortunately, of great concern. We were looking for a simple cremation for our loved one and we met with BrIan Hahn at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home. We did not have an appointment and were only in town for a couple of days. Brian dropped everything to meet with us and although we were not able to use his company's services, he was generous, compassionate and thoughtful. He guided us to another service which was able to provide what we were looking for. We will always remember his kindness and generosity at this difficult time for our family.

This past February we laid my Dad to rest. Nathan and the whole team were so great. From the…read moreviewing room where I got to say my last goodbyes, to the way the entire operation is run, Jones, Rich, and Barnes are top notch. We even had a last minute snafu regarding a party after the funeral at another location and they stepped in and helped us out with a room to conduct a small gathering of family and friends. I cannot express how much this organization made a difficult time and easy and smooth as possible. I highly recommend.

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