Having my family members pre-ordered their grave site location back in 1973, it was chosen close to…read morethe entrance off Willard Street! This made the search so much easier since we knew it was in the vicinity! Back then it was under construction and you had your choice location! NOW THAT PINE HILL CEMETERY has been expanded and upgraded for the City of Quincy! By making major upgrades this location is truly a wonderful and beautifully designed resting place for All! I'm so impressed that the City has truly done an amazing undertaking to have everyone who now visits here, a place of remembrance and beauty that the final resting place of their loved ones will be honored for generations to come! It has always been well manicured and maintained! So, excited to see what other improvements will follow! The location is perfect with its border touching THE BLUE HILLS RESERVATION! One can find wild turkeys wondering around and deer along with majestic birds of prey and other wild life! The relatives of the departed have taken great pride in maintaining the grave sites with beautiful plants, flowers and shrubs! It's truly a wonderful place to walk around and see all the headstones that are truly monumental! Location has several easy accessibility from highways to major streets! Enjoy the granite stones and pillars and curbs that makes Quincy the Capital of Granite! The expansion is on going and it will make a wonderful and beneficial addition to the City of Quincy! You definitely have to give credit to Quincy City Mayor Koch!, plus all the Cities Departments that make PINE HILL CEMETERY TO BE HONORED!

Such a neat (and very historically significant!) burying ground - very unexpected find! It holds…read morethe grave site of the Chief Justice during the Salem Witch Trials, Judge William Stoughton, and is in the middle of an insanely busy intersection in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester. It's a fairly small burying ground but nice to walk around. There are so many ancient headstones here - I even found one from 1688!! Very much worth a visit if you're at all into history or the Salem Witch Trials or even just aesthetically pleasing cemeteries. The gate is always kept locked due to the very busy urban location. You have to call the Mount Auburn Cemetery in advance to schedule a time to visit at 617-635-7361. They'll give you the code to the lock. I took Boston's excellent public transportation to get here so I can't speak to the parking situation- but it looked to be difficult - mostly street parking in the area and limited spaces. But it was easy to get here on public transport from Boston's main core - one train, no transfers and then a bus and there's a stop right out front.

Located on Tremont Street, along the Freedom Trail, is the Granary Burying Ground. Established in…read more1660, it is the third oldest cemetery in Boston. There are approximately 2,345 gravestones and tombs, and it is estimated that over 5,000 people are buried there. There are many noteworthy people buried at the Granary Burying Ground including Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine, who signed the Declaration of Independence; Paul Revere; John Phillips, the first mayor of Boston; the five victims of the Boston Massacre; and Benjamin Franklin's parents, whose tomb is commemorated by a 25 foot obelisk. There is also the grave of Mary Goose, a woman who was incorrectly thought to be Mother Goose of nursery rhyme fame. The Granary Burying Ground was a beautiful cemetery and we enjoyed walking around, looking at the interesting grave markers. While entrance to the cemetery is free, at one of the entrances is a man handing out sturdy booklets he made with a map of the cemetery and information on the notable burials that you return after your visit, and inside the cover of the booklet is a pocket where you can leave a donation, which I thought was ingenious -- he is providing a service (information about the cemetery) for free, there is no pressure to donate, and he probably makes a tidy little sum from donations -- I was certainly happy to leave a couple of dollars. [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Cemeteries; Cheap Thrills]

Well-maintained space…read more I appreciate that Google Maps includes location markers for famous graves! Once inside, you'll probably want to map out your route to hit up everyone you want to see It was pretty cute that people still leave rocks/coins/etc. on Paul Revere's grave

If you are coming during peak times (October) then make sure you book your time slot ahead of time!…read moreThey do not let everyone walk through and look around. You have to sign up you and your party and boy did they fill up fast! Don't worry if you don't get a spot though! You can get a very good view of the cemetery from the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

This cemetery was established in 1638 and is the oldest in Salem, MA. There were memorial stones…read moreengraved with the names of the executed, during the witch trials. It's a very cool and ominous spot. I love the old gravestones and trees. It's easily a walking distance from downtown and the main attractions. The day we went, it was packed. It's best to go early morning or late afternoon or even off season. Overall, a spot worth a visit if you love the spooky and historic aspect.

Fairly cheap and enjoyable. A couple notable figures were buried here that I recognized and I was…read moreable to admire the grotesque beauty of the cemetery while there. The groundskeeper is a very sweet woman that answered all of my questions and clearly has a lot of love for the land and people buried on it. Great experience for what it's worth!

The cemetery is free. Tips are welcome. They close at night. It has some popular residents here…read more Inside, I saw people answering questions and talking about the history. I don't know if it was part of a tour or an employee. The cemetery had an area right outside the entrance that had memorial benches. People leave things on those benches sometimes. It's like a big square with a path. It overlooks the cemetery, so even if the cemetery is closed, you can still see it.

Salem will forever hold a sacred, unforgettable place in our hearts. I chose Greenlawn Cemetery as…read morethe backdrop to propose to my girlfriend, now my fiancée! Surrounded by the peaceful, welcoming energy of Salem's friendly spirits, she said yes, turning a gorgeous afternoon into pure magic. If you haven't visited, Greenlawn isn't just a resting place, it's an absolute treasure The cemetery doubles as the F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum, home to over 200 species of trees (including rare specimens like the Dawn Redwood), making it one of the most botanical rich locations in Massachusetts. The grounds are impeccably cared for, featuring winding pathways, picture-perfect stone arches, and quiet, serene spots ideal for meditation or reflective picnics near Fountain Pond. The High Victorian Gothic Dickson Memorial Chapel gives the entire landscape a romantic, timeless feel.

Based in Salem, this local cemetery checks off all the boxes that a taphophile would appreciate…read more First, there's a ton of trees. All that foliage makes for a lovely walk through Greenlawn Cemetery in the fall. Second, there's a pond and fountain on-site that looks like it would be oh so enticing to sit by and read a book during the summer. And last but not least, there's some really cool headstones to browse. During my quick walk through in the winter, the cemetery was relatively empty with maybe only 2 other people. Greenlawn Cemetery is right next to St. Mary's cemetery, but is infinitely more scenic. YELP'S 2020 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #20

I love a good cemetery, and for my 600th Yelp review I am happy to tell all of you about one of the…read morecoolest cemetaries I have been to. Established in 1638, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in all of New England. If you are into historic sites, this should be on your do not miss list. The old headstones and the history within this little cemetery on a hill is fascinating. For some cinematic history, both "Hocus Pocus" and "The Good Son" had scenes within their movies filmed here. It also has a nice little gazebo to sit in to take in the wonderful view of the coast.

This place is a must visit. The cemetery feels like a maze, with gravestones and memorials…read morescattered about in a seemingly random, fascinating way. The views from the top are gorgeous, offering a great view of both the town and the sea. There's also a peaceful pond and some benches, making it a calming place to reflect. Everyone we saw in the cemetery was reverent and respectful which we loved to see. The stone engravings and unique shapes are really interesting to see, but watch your step. The lack of clear paths and the age of the stones and trees create bumps and uneven ground. If you're into history or love a bit of spooky charm, or are looking to visit all the Hocus Pocus filming locations, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. It's both hauntingly pretty and weirdly peaceful.

By recommendation from my daughter for our last morning in Boston, we came to this gorgeously…read morelandscaped and well kept cemetery/green space. It is definitely the prettiest, greenest, most walk worthy cemetery I've ever seen! We stopped by the visitor center where a staff recommended a particular way to walk to the Washington tower in the middle and to see Isabella Gardner's grave by Auburn lake. We appreciated the windy, cloudy day with glimpses of sun for our adventure today. Several tombstones were guarded by statues of a favorite family dog. Many were clearly family plots. We climbed up the many winding stairs of the Washington tower for a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Boston and of the greenery below. We'll be back! We only spent an hour here today but could've easily stayed 2-3 just exploring. Highly recommend!

If you love history, people's stories, city views, and landscaping, go to Mount Auburn Cemetery…read more It's free to explore and only a short bus ride from Harvard. (I walked from campus in 20 minutes.) When you walk in, pop into the main building to use hr restroom and pick up maps of the cemetery. You'll learn the cemetery is the first one in the country intentionally designed as a garden/arboretum too. The map will guide you to monuments and memorials and notable burial sites to abolitionists like Charles Sumner and poets like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If it's open in the warmer months, climb the Washington Monument for a view of the city. It's closed during the winter, but the hill it's on still offers unobstructed views.