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    Rosehill Cemetery

    3.7 (61 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Found a friend from another race and posed for a photo!
    Jennifer Q.

    This was a super cool event! It was my first time this year and it will be part of my annual race schedule from now on! The cemetery property is HUGE so the entire 5K is run on a path inside the cemetery grounds! It was completely pitch black, except for the path that was lit by little candles. Every half mile or so, they also had special colored lighting on one of the buildings on the property. It is really hard to describe such a race, but it was just peaceful and beautiful. It was the first time I had ever run in the dark like that; next time, I might bring some kind of headlamp. My only concern was tripping or twisting my ankle in a groove in the path. Thankfully, I had no such incidents, as the path seemed pretty even and smooth. The energy was great and the race had that neighborhood feel. People seemed really excited about it -a lot of families either running or walking together. A lot of people dressed up. Just a really fun and unique event. I can't wait for more of my friends to attend and experience it with me next year!

    Picture as of Aug 21. Lots of interesting gravestones and natural scenery.
    Janice M.

    Late post. My father was buried here since February 2007. Every couple of months, there's a sign that there are employees who clean the grave areas and request families and friends to take items with them during this cleaning process. Every time I visit, the grasses were green and neatly trimmed. My father's gravestone appears polished as well. Clean and professional. They know their job and do it well to accommodate a recent passing, answer questions, and discuss options. A no pressure sale. The sales lady even offered us coffee or water. Even offered a tissue every now and then. My mother recently bought "travel insurance", which in an event she passes away out of the country, there's an agency that will cover the expenses and hassle of bringing her body back to Chicago. In 1975, this cemetary was added to the National Register of Historic Places. A lot of notable people have been buried here. A guided walking tour is offered and there's even an annual Halloween 5K race. Beside the cemetary is a wildlife, West Ridge Nature Preserve which the city of Chicago have acquired in 2015. A trail is around a pond to fish and see plants. Since this is winter time, this is not a spot to bask into the cold weather.

    Horatio May Chapel
    Dan H.

    This is an incredible cemetery! It's the largest in Chicago on 350 acres with 5 man made lakes. Wandering the tombstones reveals Mayors, governors, congressman, and many famous people including a vice president.

    summer 07
    Carolynne M.

    This is the most serene, peaceful, and downright gorgeous cemetery I have ever been in. If you didnt know better you would never think you were anywhere near a city once inside. I have even picked out the exact spot where I wish to be buried (morbid I know, but better that than being stuck up in the rafters of an ugly mausoleum like my father). I love wandering around the grounds on a warm summer day, reading the headstones and trying to imagine what that person's life was like. I especially love the glass-enclosed statue of Frances M. Pearce and her daughter. It is so beautiful and tragic. They do offer guided tours on Saturdays.

    SheiCAGO D.

    I am extremely disappointed at Rosehill Cemetery Services for taking 6mos to place my Mom's name plate even after paying the cost upfront as they instructed prior honoring our request. Upon ordering, their representative informed us that they will have the name plate on the mausoleum in a little over a month. After coming to the office on four different occassions to follow up with Alla, I was finally called some weeks after that they will have it ready and installed by end of Jan to Mid Feb. Basically, I had to wait from Sept 2018 to Feb 2019. This is my family's 8th mausoleum at Rosehill, so it is extremely disappointing that it is taking this long for a simple bronze plate to be attached.

    I have friends who are big fans of cemeteries, and Rosehill tops their list. So I've visited a couple times per year recently. So beautiful! The good news AND bad news is I often get lost inside. :) 350 acres is a LOT of territory, and while there are better vistas in certain parts, it seems like every view is worthy. Well worth an hour's walk sometime. btw: The Horatio May Chapel is on of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago. As far as I can tell it's only open a couple days/year. It's worth making the effort! - Preston Klik

    Heather Z.

    History, sculpture, stained-glass and serenity in the midst of a bustling city are all offered in abundance here at Rosehill. Having visited twice, I'm already anxiously awaiting my next visit. I adored seeing all of the aforementioned notable gravestones, but my favorite part of the cemetery (maybe because it was winter) was the enormous, immaculate mausoleum. We got there about 45 minutes before closing, which was actually perfect. We had the entire place to ourselves, except for Ralph, the extremely affable caretaker. He was going around turning off lights while we were there, which meant many of the places we visited in the basement were dark and gloomy. Really, that only added to the slightly spooky, cool vibe of the place. The architecture of this building is amazing. The cold, white marble mixed with the stunning stained glass in the individual chapels is haunting and beautiful. The John G. Shedd chapel is a must-see, yet there are other equally compelling things to see here. I lost myself for a minute soaking in the pictures and mementos of peoples lives in their small, glassed-in wall monuments. If you go to Rosehill, DO NOT miss the mausoleum.

    Mom and a yearling on Mother's Day
    Kelly D.

    Family buried here since 1899. Lovely grounds and many beautiful headstones. Shedd is buried here, along with soooo many others. Many deer, birds and sightseers. They hold a lovely Memorial Day service here.

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    7 months ago

    I would recommend Rosehill. Jenny was helpful in transferring my mother's plot to a not for profit!

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