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.

One of my favorite places. Had a regular walk/hike that took me from the woods at Cape Cod…read moreCommunity College to Barnstable Village. Lothrop was my first stop. Felt the past in my being always.

Rolling hills and…read moreDeath heads The Lothrop Hill Cemetery is one of the very oldest graveyards on Cape Cod. The oldest readable gravestone goes back to 1683 but there are undoubtable unmarked graves that are much older. The ancient graveyard is lovely with rolling hills and some great old and creepy trees scattered around. None of the memorials are especially large but there are some really weird looking crypts and several very cool memorials that are just natural boulders. The graveyard is well maintained but many of the old gravestones are impossible to read. But others have intricate and morose death heads carved into them that are both incredibly cool and spooky as all hell. This is a amazing and fascinating graveyard that is a cool place for a nice walk while in Barnstable. A wonderful slice of the town's history that is well worth visiting.

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Thank you so very much for all of your help and assistance in providing my father with a proper…read moreburial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. The arrangements you made were "above and beyond." Words cannot express my gratitude for all of your support and guidance as I dealt with a difficult situation from the other side of the United States. The video image of the service that you provided was so thoughtful and of exceptional quality .Thank you, "Bill B." and "Bll," at Chapman Funerals and Cremations! Respectfully, Maureen (Daughter of Albert)

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