A beautiful, historic cemetery off one of Falmouth's main streets. Peacefully tucked within an oak…read moregrove, it dates back to 1849 (making it surprisingly recent for New England, the same year John Marshall found gold in the American River) There's an array of statuary- embodiments of grief, angels of all kinds (from cherubic children to stunning beauties) There are obelisks, mausoleums, family plots in neat rows. Graves of those who served in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, both World Wars, the Civil War, all have a peaceful resting place. It's a beautiful, reverent place. It's the final resting place of Falmouth-born poet Katherine Lee Bates who penned "America the Beautiful." A beautiful cemetery indeed. Fitting.

Songs and angels…read more The Oak Grove Cemetery was founded in 1849 but has graves that have been relocated from other, smaller graveyards that are much older. Lots of Revolutionary and War of 1812 veterans are buried here as well as many affluent Falmouth residents. In total there are probably over 3,000 residents including Katharine Lee Bates who wrote the famous America the Beautiful. The cemetery was enlarged many times through the years and is now over 22 acres. Most of the memorials are simple with few obelisks or huge and massive gravestones. Some are old and worn while others are fresh and new. Some unique and creative memorials including lighthouses, little fairies and probably the sexy angel I have ever seen. A very cool old graveyard that offers a variety of different memorials and gravestones in a very bucolic and peaceful setting.

Hyannis Ancient Cemetery lives up to its name. On the Day of the Dead, it is a sobering reminder of…read moremortality. It's on a main thoroughfare in Hyannis, among businesses, restaurants, apartments. Many of the gravestones are from the early 18th century, some have worn away to ancient rocks. Even in the sunlight, it gives off an eerie aura. Many of the graves are now anonymous due to the ravages of time and weather. It's been restored somewhat, it has a new sign. It could use some more upkeep. It looks forgotten, tho Hyannis' South Street is a main drag. It is a somber, sober place to remember those who have passed. A piece of history in busy downtown Hyannis.

Old and worn…read more The Ancient Hyannis Cemetery also goes by the names, South Street Cemetery, Paupers Cemetery or just The Old Cemetery. Makes it a bit confusing but whatever you call it the ancient graveyard is definitely old. Really, really old. The type of place that is spooky as hell, not because of ghosts or any phantasmagoric imagery, but because this place literally looks old, smells old and most of all feels old. It was wet and foggy when we went and I can't imagine the sun every shining here. The late Oct weather made things even more morose but I suspect it's not exactly a cheery place even in may. Many of gravestones are very worn, just down to just nubs or covered in various forms of lichen. I did manage to make out some from the mid 1700s but just barely. The stones are mostly very soft sandstone and didn't hold up well to the brutal weather. In fact most of the people buried here didn't have any headstones or memorials at all. Simply buried in the cold dirt. A very cool and very old and simple graveyard that is a vivid reminder of how things use to be.

I went there for a funeral from my boss's mother everyone was very nice very accommodating friendly…read morekind courteous I know thiat some people would say that you would expect this from a funeral home but in all on the chain's of funeral homes Chapman have been exceptional and all the time that I've ever dealt with them of any kind. I always come in with my flowers to the funeral home and I always make a meal for the family for after the week they are very accommodating about putting it in the refrigerator if it's a cool meal or on the in the kitchen if it's hot meal and making sure the family I was accommodated when it's over. This time they had chocolates in the entryway where people sat and relaxed and talked with other family members etc. like a calling type room they had boxes of chocolates which are apparently the deceased favorite. I thought that was extremely thoughtful thing to do.

Ponds and vets…read more The Pine Grove Cemetery was established in the 1890's and is 50 acres of gentle and mostly level ground with fairly modest memorials. It has a few larger crypts and more elaborate gravestones but most tend to be small and simple. The cemetery has a small pond in the middle of the land and lots of very old looking trees. Many veterans, especially from World War 1, are buried here and the grounds are very well maintained. There are roads that wind through all parts of the cemetery and many flowers and special personal items are included with the memorials. A very pleasant cemetery to talk an easy walk through.

This is one of 5 cemeteries within the city and it's the smallest. The grounds are clean and the…read morelandscaping is pretty nice. Its got a fair amount of history to it as well and it's home to many veterans from both world wars. The world war veteran graves are taken care of by the workers and every national holiday that celebrates their memory will see their graves receive a token of appreciation and respect ranging from a bouquet of flowers or some other symbol. I currently have my aunt, uncle, and grandparents buried there so when I pay the area a visit I see what goes on around there. If you are the type of person like myself that likes to take walks through cemeteries then you will be happy to know that this is the place to do it. It's peaceful and quiet (not all cemeteries are surprisingly!). There is a greenhouse / flower shop right nearby that is an ideal location for a visit if you're interested in buying something.

We recently used them for services for the passing of my mother in law. Having never planned a…read morefuneral before, they guided us through the entire process. We never felt rushed or pressured. The staff there are amazing to work with. Very professional, warm, and welcoming. Anything we needed they took care of. They even took care of the things we didn't think of!! When we had question they would help guide us but never forced their opinions on us. They understand that these service are personal and unique for each family. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Today I went to the funeral home for my brother in laws wake…read moreI was so impressed with the staff I wish I knew the lady's name who took such good care of my niece and nephew who had just lost their father At a time of grieving , sensitivity is so important and this funeral home has just that. The cortège drive to the military cemetery and again all arrangements had been taken care for us I would recommend this Falmouth location to anyone Jackie Soltys

Do not choose them if at all possible. I don't believe they refrigerated my husband. He was picked…read moreup within a few hours of his passing. (he passed peacefully at home) We were supposed to have a private visitation the 2nd day after to say goodbye. Got a call an hour before from them saying we couldn't see him, he had too much decomp and had blackened. What's more is the medical examiner who generally signs off after long illnesses then had to take his remains into custody because "he was no longer recognizable." I then had to email family photos & pictures of his license & tattoos so they could identify him for the certificate. Additionally when I first called to set up the visitation, the guy tried to bully me into using their cremation services (we were having him transported out of state for disposition). I still had to pay for the pick-up. This whole ordeal was very traumatic and we didn't get to say goodbye. Go elsewhere.

My wife is buried there and it is a beautiful setting I go every week and place a pine cone on her…read moregrave she loved pine cones

Our family had a wonderful experience at a very difficult time. From planning to burial, staff were…read moreavailable to help and went above and beyond to make this process as easy as possible for us. The home is beautiful, bright, and comfortable and did not feel like a stuffy funeral home. Members of the family and visitors commented on the calming atmosphere of the home. One unique offering is their comfort dog Rosie who visited when we were making arrangements and responded with affection to those of us overwhelmed by emotion. I cannot say enough nice things about Jay Rojas who handled our arrangements and John and Jodi Blute who also helped us along the way. Highly recommend Chapman funerals and cremations to those looking for personable and caring services for their loved one.