Forest Hills Cemetery

On a sunny winter day, when I seek solitude and deep reflection, I venture to the Forest Hills Cemetery. The snow-covered grounds, illuminated by the bright winter sun, sparkle with an ethereal light, giving the cemetery an almost serene, otherworldly beauty. The headstones, wrapped in a blanket of pristine white, cast long shadows that dance gently in the sunlight. Nearby, the ice-covered pond glistens like a jewel, its surface reflecting the clear blue sky and the stark silhouettes of leafless trees. Despite the chill in the air, the sun provides a comforting warmth, inviting contemplation amidst the delicate balance of life and stillness.

One of the biggest and most beautiful cemeteries in New England. Unique, well maintained, and plenty to see. Peaceful. I had a long ride to get here, so I was so happy they had a bathroom and it was clean lol. Park outside or drive through. I, too, suggest driving through first to get a feel of the place. It's enormous. Bring your walking shoes and camera. No dogs or bikes, FYI. I will be back and definitely recommend, even just once. There's also an interesting cemetery across the street. So much to see! I was here for over 2 hours and I didn't see everything. For my video visit LUMLifeArt on YouTube or social media!

I went for the miniatures and got so much more. The place is a stunning outdoor museum. What a spectacular final resting place. Can’t wait to cover all 275 acres. I wish they offered a full program of activities like Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn: bus tours of notable graves and important art, concerts, etc.

This is a wonderful place to come for a walk in beautiful surroundings. The cemetery is very well kept with clear paths and lots of interesting things to see from the graves themselves to the trees and foliage. It's very different from the burial grounds within the main downtown of Boston and was designed as a garden cemetery. Some of the tombs are absolutely stunning and are real works of art. Just inside the gates is a display of maps with a little donation box ($1 suggested). If you're not great with maps like me and there's a grave in particular you want to find, I would ask in the office for a more precise location. The cemetery is really big and the location circles on the map can have quite a few graves in the same area. I was just having a general walk and had a 50/50 success rate at actually locating the pinpointed ones. I found the smaller grassy paths are very well signposted but the larger main paths are not always so it's helpful to cross reference with the map on your phone so you don't get turned around too!

Amazing place to relax and walk. You can no longer walk your dog or ride your bike inside the gates. I can understand why. Nonetheless it’s probably one of the most beautiful places in Boston and historic.

Beautiful cemetery to walk through to gather your thoughts and enjoy your surroundings…nature and those who’ve come before you.

Very beautiful and serene place in the middle of major metropolitan area. Plenty of historical people have been laid to rest there. Go to the office and get a map is suggested.

Under-used and privately owned, this is a waste of space that could be a park, wildlife reservation, a farm, or housing. But who needs all that? Owned by the Forest Hills Educational Trust, a non-profit that relies partly on government grants and is surely comprised of abutters that oppose new housing. They claim to promote this as a communal space, putting on concerts for example, however a quick look at their website shows that there are ZERO events, and they prohibit dog-walking, jogging, and bicycling. In other words, we may enter, but we may not enjoy this space. It exists to profit the owners. And yes, how insensitive of me to criticize a cemetery.