Located in the heart of Bessemer, Alabama, Cedar Hill Cemetery stands as a peaceful and serene…read morespace of remembrance. With an impressive array of well-maintained plots, this cemetery is a testament to the town's rich history, showcasing time-honored traditions of respect and honor for the dearly departed. The neat pathways and trimmed lawns provide a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for quiet reflection and remembrance. Cedar Hill Cemetery's well-ordered online data repository assists visitors in locating specific gravesites, making it a resourceful tool for those wanting to trace their family genealogy or pay their respects. The dedicated team at Cedar Hill ensures the preservation and care of this sacred space, which signifies the enduring connection between the residents of Bessemer and their cherished loved ones.

My Mother is here. I love that the place is kept up nicely but what I do hate is the insensitivity…read morehere. The city workers damaged my Mothers headstone. They have damaged quite few people I know loved ones stones. We have been visiting and watch them run over headstones in a tracker. I know damn well they saw the vase (see photos) it's just carelessness. Not only are they super damn expensive it's disrespectful. Take just a few more minutes of your time and try not to knock the vases off that people pay money for off the stones. It's sooooo foul to me and then just stick her flowers in the hole where the damage was pissed us off. Her vases is no where to be seen and calling asking for it to see if it's salvageable is just pointless. No one has answered my calls since Monday. We just want to know if they have it so we can get it repaired. After finally reaching some where there it was discovered that the vase was STOLEN low life people are robbing graves. Even though the cemetery is locked at 5pm everyday there are no cameras and no proper patrol. Speaking with the funeral home where we purchased the headstone from was very helpful and friendly the city (the city of Bessemer owns the cemetery) has agreed to replace the vase for us.

I wish I could share more about this place, but unfortunately it was closed on Monday -- the only…read moreday we were in Birmingham. Since we couldn't go inside, I decided to walk across the nearby bridge to at least get a view from a distance. When it's closed, there really isn't a way to get much closer, so you're limited to exterior views only. From the photos and reviews others have posted, it looks like a really cool and educational spot, especially if you're interested in industrial history. It seems like the tours give you a great glimpse into what factory life looked like back when it was one of the biggest steel suppliers in the U.S. Knowing it operated for around 90 years before shutting down in 1971 makes it even more fascinating. Even though I didn't get the full experience, the scale of the structures and the history behind the site were still impressive from afar. I'd definitely plan to return on a day they're open to properly explore it -- it looks like a unique and worthwhile stop if you're in town.

I enjoyed my recent visit to Sloss Furnaces (04/19/25). Although I wasn't here very long, I…read moreappreciated the beauty of this historical landmark. A group that I am involved with , the bham babes had their annual picnic here. The grounds are well managed and the sculptures I saw were amazing! I highly recommend planning a visit here. Per their website, they offer guided tours Tues-Sat 10:30-2:00. I definitely plan on returning to learn more about the history of Birmingham, Al.

Met with Karen. Extremely nice but the prices quoted for a simple cremation with no visitation and…read moretransport of body from close area was $4000.00 + Found another established funeral home and the price was $825.00

If you have lost a loved one please read. This comes with a very saddened heart that I have to…read moreleave a review so poor, but it is worth it. I can't recommend AGAINST them enough. Picture this: you lost a loved one and your family spends hours creating monuments to decorate their grave, you spend money each month on refreshing flowers and buying memorabilia to honor your loved one.........all for you to find out that it is all in a DITCH trash pile? Southern Heritage, do better. Treat people better. Acknowledge that each piece of "items" in your ditch is something tied to each loved one's family. There's a long list of items that this funeral home also has ROYALLY screwed up on. This funeral home business doesn't care about your pocket or your loved one. See the comments for where they threw our items. No email warning saying that all items would be cleared from our grave. Please my photos as well where you can see the PILE my sweet sisters grave markers are in while we await her headstone that cost us thousands and thousands of dollars

We Love Homewood is a sign bursting with community pride in Homewood, Alabama. It is surrounded by…read moreparking benches in the downtown Homewood area and just looking around, it is easy to see why people love Homewood, Alabama. If you are in the area, go check out this area. Once you see what Hoover has to offer, I am confident that you will embrace the sentimentality of the sign.

A statue to remember the brave men who fought and died in World War I. It has a roll call for the…read moremen who died that were from the area and I found it interesting that they separated them as "Honor Roll World War" and "Honor Roll Colored World War". A sign of a different time.

Located in Debardeleben Park, about 2 blocks from the Bright Star Restaurant, is The Doughboy…read moreStatue which was originally dedicated in 1922 and is inscribed with the names of local World War I veterans. There are 2 plaques naming the servicemen who died while in service. It is a beautiful statue in the middle of the park which also has a huge bandstand and several benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

Recently, I visited the Birmingham metropolitan area for a funeral. I have to say everything was so…read morenice. The facility is very clean and spacious with plenty of parking. The location isn't the best, but close to the interstate. The staff a mixed bag. Some were super nice, while others not so much. If needed, try them!

Where Montevallo Road meets Cahaba Road in downtown Mountain Brook, this marker to one of the areas…read moremovers and shakers has its place. It reads: Will Franke (1889-1964) William Frederick Franke was a descendant of the earliest settlers of this area, including the Watkins, Byars and Acton families. He became one of the most important figures int he development of present day Mountain Brook. In the 1920's, Franke secured vast areas of land and, working with Jemison Realty, played an important part in developing it into Mountain Brook Estates, Mountain Brook Village, the Country Club of Birmingham and Mountain Brook Club. Franke was influential in securing Shades Valley's first telephone lines, sewer system, water system and modern roads. Franke played a key role in developing Jefferson County's first school system. He led the passage of county school tax and bond initiatives and organized the county into school districts. The resulting building program produced Shades Cahaba, Mountain Brook, Crestline, McElwain, Edgewood and many other schools. An instrumental figure in the growth of Canterbury United Methodist Church, Franke held virtually ever church leadership position open to laymen. Franke was a renowned genealogist and local historian. His research is preserved in the Will H. Franke Collection at Samford University.

I appreciate the spacial aspect of the courtyard of the Arlington. There is the inside section…read morewhere the food is served. There are inside mens and ladies room which is always a plus. The annual event is really the last reunion before the game for people that went to school with. Thank you Sheila Tyson for the annual love.

Enjoyed a magic city classic event and loved the inside and outside scenes. This is annual so will…read morereturn next or to a sooner event