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    Maple Grove Cemetery

    3.9 (19 reviews)
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    Angela G.

    My family and I have been visiting MGC nearly yearly since 1984 when my grandfather passed away. The land has been consistently well cared for. There may be trash receptacles on the property near the small building in the back corner of the cemetery but I'm honestly not sure. I usually bring a large jug of water because the water spigot is sometimes shut off even though it's nearby where my grandfather 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 for bouquets of flowers and cemetery cones etc. but there are many other similar businesses in the area too. The sections are well marked. I don't know how much a plot costs because a family member made these arrangements so contact MGC for answers to your questions. It's a smaller sized, peaceful, pretty, quiet cemetery.

    Lucy M.

    I stumbled upon this small but extremely well kept cemetery in the month of October and decided to wander in and explore. Turns out this cemetery has quite a few people of interest buried on its grounds, and a non-profit group, Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, holds events weekly including Civil War re-enactments, Victorian craft workshops, murder mystery dinners, magic shows, concerts, book readings, and something called Trunk or Treat - where local residents decorate their cars and hand out candy to local kids. The cemetery is laid out more like a park, with winding paths, hills, tall trees, benches, a pond with fountains, wind chimes and catchers, flowers that attract butterflies, lots of headstones with personalized decorations and mementos, and a beautiful center building with artwork on display, tranquil fountains, and stained glass. Staff are friendly and eager to talk about the cemetery and all the events they have. Maple Grove is also opened later than most cemeteries - 5pm in the winter, and 6pm in the summer. It's a beautiful green space to have in the area!

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    Sara D.

    It's an old cementery, established in 1872. They have a main building by an entrance tgat serves as office, chapel, with rooms to rent for after the service where you can have catering for your guests. The staff is wonderful. My family wanted to bury my uncle as close to my cousin as possible(22yrs apart). What are the chances? I was able to get a plot 10 ft away!!!!! That made us very happy amisdt all the pain of loosing a loved one at Christmas Time. When I went back in Feb to order the plaque the grounds eere covered by snow and ice. I wanted to match bith tombs plaques. They went to the trouble to find my cousin's engravings and I was able to order the same design. I'm waiting now for the plaque to be placed. One thing I was a little disturbed with during my uncle's burial. It was close to lunch time. So they break at 12-1. My uncle's coffin wasn't lowered to the ground while we were there. His coffin was left unattended above ground. I was very unconfortable with that. To make matters worse there was a man around the area I didn't like him. I expressed my concerns to a friend and he went back to uncle's gravesite just in time to prevent that man approaching my uncle's casket. His intentions were not good. Feb 2015 A place for eternal rest

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    Jiali L.

    I have to agree that it does seem a bit odd to be writing a review for a cemetery but it really is such a nice place to walk around during the day. In addition to the indoor facilities they have, which can also house the urns of those who have passed, there are various kinds of sites for those peacefully resting outdoors. While walking outside, you pass by a fountain, a labyrinth made of stones (see pictures), and different types of grave sites varying from the old style to the new. When passing by some of the graves that have been at the site for quite some time, you might see a sign that says "Story Path." This essentially marks the start of a slew of markers that indicate where people were buried for a variety of reasons. Along the way, you will also see a large engraved boulder that explains a little bit of the history that goes along with each plot of land. It's interesting to go through and read each one: here lay young children that passed because of an epidemic, a battle broke out with the fallen buried below, etc. (though written much more eloquently). In short, I think it's worth exploring if you have some time to walk around since the cemetery can be rather beautiful. In addition, it does a good job of allowing you to remember where you are if you decide to invest the time.

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    Extremely professional!!they will definitely let you feel your loved ones are secure in there care

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    Nice grounds , well kept , nice staff, my child will rip there ! Just bought her a foot stone !

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    Visiting my family. Great grandmother, grandmother, aunt and uncle. Family first, regardless if they're here or have gone home.

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