Spring Grove in Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
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Site: http://www.springgrove.org/
- Monday:8AM–6PM
- Tuesday:8AM–6PM
- Wednesday:8AM–6PM
- Thursday:8AM–6PM
- Friday:8AM–6PM
- Saturday:8AM–6PM
- Sunday:8AM–6PM
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Great place with great community educational opportunities. Last evening we went to the Spring Grove Cemetary Owl Prowl program and met some new friends of the night. Raptor Inc. brought their ambassadors to the Norman Chapel for an introduction. Afterwards we went out to a woodsy area and tried to call some owls where we did get some responses but none that came close. Great program and the weather was perfect with almost a full moon.
Revised reviewOur family had some issues with customer service here at Spring Grove in the beginning. But after leaving my original review, one of the CEOs himself reached out to me and my family. Had a meeting there yesterday morning and by far they have exceeded our expectations. Thank you for everything
As a wedding photographer/videographer I have spent many a beautiful day capturing stunning images of my wedding couples here in Spring, Summer and Autumn. I am always in awe of the beauty and history of this place. Great way to relax and get in touch with God and nature A wonderful treasure in Cincinnati
I tried to call to report someone who works here SCREAMING at me, and the lady at the funeral home who I called also didnt care. Stop hiring such absolute jerks. This isnt the first time an incident has occurred, and it would be nice if employees here actually cared. I thought my loved one would be buried in a nice place but the majority of people who work here are horrible, awful, rude people. DO BETTER! I have never given a bad review so know that I mean it when I say they need to hire kinder people. Spring Grove is a beautiful cemetery, but with an inconsiderate and rude staff.
During this very difficult time, we cant thank Valerie Truster enough for being there for us every step of the way planning the funeral for our dad. She was so attentive to our needs and returned every text, email and phone call promptly. Her service and care that we received were unmatched. The ceremony was beautiful and we will never forget the attention she gave us. There is no place like Spring Grove. It is heaven on earth.
Lynay Straughn is an exceptional human being and an exemplary funeral director. We had a sweet and memorable funeral service filled with tears and joy.She crafted a posh, customized funeral experience with precision sensitivity to our family’s unique needs and preferences. She and her staff were attentive at every turn and exceeded expectations with our pre-service planning.Furthermore, her network of specialty vendors providing support services is excellent. She is an amazing connector; providing the needed referrals for a well-rounded service. One of which included a national recording artist, whose music simply lifted our hearts.Lynays tech staff elevated the obituary concepts and photo slide show that our family created. They were also accommodating to change and adapt to include new requests.Our grieving family was delighted to see the video, pictures and hear select music honoring our late father during the service: there were laugh out loud moments. The burial was stately and serene along a beautifully landscaped hillside.Our repass was lighthearted and social; good food in their spacious event center. The portions of leftover food were packaged up by the staff and we took them home.Lynay’s follow-up was unexpected and moving. She called to ask about how our family was doing, while communicating next steps in post-service options. She mentioned a community grief support group - Grief to Peace - offered through Spring Grove, with other community events including their Lantern Lighting service coming up in September, and the holiday wreath of remembrance in December.As agonizing as this death has been, I’m grateful for the Spring Grove standard in honoring our father, and their compassionate care for our family throughout this journey.
A beautiful cemetery! The cemetery is huge and it is very easy to get lost because the markers do not make sense. The staff was helpful though and guided us to our location. I have no idea what the cost to bury someone here, but it is great to take pictures and walk around.
Great outdoor area. Respectful cemetery that captures natures beauty while remembering iconic Cincinnati history through the many notable people buried here. Picked up some walking tour maps and enjoyed walking around. Saw a few runners and cyclists enjoying the well maintained roads, rolling hills, and abundant shade from the many mature trees.I might need to come back here for a picnic or nature walk in the near future. Beautiful place!
Ive only been here once, and it was beautiful. Ill never forget how breath-taking the scenery was, and how peaceful I felt walking the grounds. I only found out recently that someone I knew from years ago is buried here. Id love to come back again and see her. Im sure its in a lovely space.
Beautiful place for photography, a walk, a bike ride, or a funeral. It seems strange at first that this is such a multifaceted area, but it’s more like a beautiful nature park than an eerie cemetery. Fascinating in every season. The history is worth reading. There’s so much to explore.
Every aspect of our experience with Spring Grove has been top shelf. Annettra Nantz and Paul Harris went above and beyond with every phase of planning and conducting my fathers cremation, funeral service, and burial. We are eternally grateful for your care and attention to detail. You are truly masters of your craft. Thank you!!!
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum...Magnificent. So beautiful with 733 acres of Towering Trees, 15 lakes, Wildlife, 44 miles of well paved roads, 1000 labelled trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials.Historical buildings, Mausoleums, Monuments, Statues. So much Art and History. A Woodland Preserve within SGC&A. So much more....Impossible to see in one day.
Beautiful cemetery. Nice for walking! Here are some facts:1. My dad says it’s one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the United States. He thinks there are only 2 that are larger.2. My mom wants you to know there are a lot of water features3. It’s an arboretum as well4. There are wonderful tours and programs. We did the maple syrup program which was “sweet”!
This is one of the show places of Cincinnati in that it is not merely a cemetery but also an arboretum. The extensive grounds are beautifully kept, most all the markers are under a contract of Perpetual care, and the mausoleums are works of beauty.There are many different functions held at Spring Grove throughout the year and there are guided tours on trams freely available to the public by reservation.Some of the most wonderful trees in Ohio are located here. There is an Isle of magnificent oak trees. They are attempting to plant Chestnut trees on the very small possibility that one of them might prove resistant to the chestnut blight. But my favorite tree is the Magnificent and full grown American elm tree here. It is by far the largest I have seen and one of the very few Elm trees left from the Dutch elm disease that almost wiped the species out in America. They are also attempting to save some of their ash trees from the emerald ash borer.This is all in addition to stunning statuary on family grave markers throughout the cemetery. When my wife and I want to take a quiet walk or to go for a bicycle ride this is usually our venue of choice.No pets are allowed in the cemetery.
Quiet, lovely, well maintained grounds, beautifully landscaped. Architecture is beyond belief. Historical value immeasurable. Audubon Society should come here. Many species of birds abound. Cranes, wrens, cardinals, robins, geese, ducks, swans, so many different birds. Autumn in Spring Grove Cemetery... Absolutely Beautiful!!! Spending hours among those who chose this lovely spot as their final resting place for their human remains... The soul must be thrilled at the beauty of it all.
I would highly recommend working with Valerie Truster, funeral director. She was so kind and made the whole process a healing experience rather than a burden. Valerie took time with us to help us plan everything we wanted. She took time to listen about our loved ones life and wishes. Valerie was always accessible to us with any questions or concerns. She even called the evening after the service to check on us and make sure we were doing ok. Valerie is very caring and very personable. She has a real gift to do her job.
Yes, its a place of final rest, but its also a gorgeous walking place and if you make a little effort, its a fun history lesson. There are many famous people, or groups buried in Spring Grove and you can find their unique plots by visiting the office before you begin your travels. Can only walk a litle? Most of the sites are near the road so you can drive near them then make a short walk to see the history in that section.
I’ve only experienced a funeral service for a family member here once. It was beautifully done and respectful. This is where my grandmother will he buried and probably where I’d like to rest. Spring Grove is beautiful and the history is amazing. This place is large enough to give you lots of options for your service.This cemetery is also just a great place for the community. They allow bike riding and you can feed ducks at the ponds. The Chapel offers events every so often. We recently attended Chocolate in the Chapel. It was free to attend, you simply had to RSVP. While they were very strict about start time and check-in last year, this year was very laid back (no one asked for our name and we were allowed in before the event officially started). It became very busy and crowded very fast (as did last year). This event was a great way to showcase local bakeries and chocolatiers. Everyone had samples (except for one table) and then products to purchase so you could taste before you’d buy! My personal favorite was Chocolate Latour - every Truffle and bar is rich and exquisite!
The staff and grounds are awesome and the most helpful. Glad to be a part of the Spring Grove Cemetery family. The staff at funeral home have saved my family many times and Im grateful for their compression and way they run their operation. Awesome job and beautiful cemetery.
Nick Rine was such a help to our entire family! We could not have asked for better service! He really went out of his way to help us! Wish we had him in Lecington Ky!! Many thanks to you Nick ! Spring Grove is a beautiful cemetery snd under the circumstances it was the very best it could be!!
Spring Grove Cemetery opened in the mid 19th century and has long been one of the best examples of landscape cemetery design in the world. The Cemetery is also quite large, with over 700 acres, there are paths throughout that allow one to drive, ride, or walk around the grounds. Many famous Cincinnatians are buried here and the variety and quality of the monuments is stunning.
My name is Annette Lynn Parsons I am the daughter of James Lyn Parson (82 at demise)and he is buried here, I wasn’t able to attend his service due to COVID-19. Although we were so many miles away. My spirit was filled with joy by viewing the way they provided extra care and attention to our father online provider You Tube. I’m so very thankful especially to Buddy, Pam and Cheryl!!!
Spring Grove Cemetery is a very important Cincinnati landmark and per cemetery website, one of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the united States. Until late 2020 the cemetery offered a genealogy link via the springgrove.org website providing free access to original burial record cards for most burials from the foundation of the cemetery until the late 1970s. This link was a rich, valuable resource for family, amatur researchers, and those trying to preserve our local cemetery histories. When the cemetery website was recently updated and this link was removed with no explanation. There is now a notice on this non-profit cemetery website that these previously (easily) available records are only available for a charge. This means that ONLY those families, historians and genealogical researchers with FINANCIAL MEANS can access these records. This also means that the records are only available IF cemetery office team responds to requests which is inconsistent at best. This is a great disappointment to anyone working hard to document and preserve our cemetery histories, especially this important, public, non-profit Cincinnati treasure. I certainly hope that this $5 a document fee, which for information that used to be immediately, easily available, now not so much is super profitable to you president/CEO Gary Freytag. Nice leadership there buddy!
I have many, many family members have been buried at this cemetery. Even had one buried as of July 7, 2016. This is the most peaceful cemetery and also the most beautiful I have ever seen. Anytime I go visit loved ones that feel at peace. I will also be buried here some day.
One can argue that it is the most peaceful place in Cincinnati. It gets even more quieter as one goes to the lots in the back.One can run here, enjoy the architecture of the gravestones and mausoleums, meditate on dash between birth and death dates called as life, take some pictures, etc. This place has something for most people.One of the drawbacks is that it closes at 6 pm for most days of the week. May be they dont want us to wake up the dwellers.
Very disappointed that we can NO longer decorate our parents, grand parents, uncles and many other family members graves. With nice artificial flowers and holiday theme decorations anymore!!! SHAME ON YOU FOR NOT ALLOWING FAMILYS TO HONOR THEIR LOVE ONES..... Bobbie Jo (Barber) Watson
I think this company will not be getting the use of my families money. I do have 7 family members who all have arrangements set for this cemetery but since hearing how they removed an American heros stone all because it didnt fit even though theyre people helped pick out the headstone. This is a disgrace and Shame on you Spring Grove. This family will be having a family meeting to make other arrangements for our future loved ones.SHAME ON SPRING GROVE MAY GOD HAVE MERCY AND NONE OF YOUR OWNERS HAVE THIS TYPE OF LOSS!
I was there today for the going home celabration of Korean War Veteran Hezekiah Perkins, 90, will be laid to rest Saturday at 3 p.m. in Section 137, Lot 318, Space 1 at Spring Grove Cemetery with military honors.. So many individuals came but left united... It was an honor to represent the PGR.
I appreciate this beautiful and historic landmark. While the controversial headstones would not be my choice, I congratulate the management for finding a compromise solution which balances the sensibilities of the young soldiers family and the families of countless others whos loved ones rest here.
Return the headstone. It would be a shame not to. She served our county and was willing to give her life so that we may live free.Im sure and have read somebody must have approved the headstone before installation....Please put it back.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I like this place because its peaceful, just yesterday We buried My best mans Mom lets call Ma2 because she was mom to Me too. Also buried here is My Grandma Grandpa a younger brothers best friend and more than likely countless others that I know that may b buried here. I can walk here run here stop and read a book here etc.. peace and solitude...
Horrible that this cemetery has taken down the tombstones of a soldier because it doesnt meet their standards. Who cares what the stone is shaped like...Spongebob, an angel....doesnt really matter as long as it gives comfort to the family and honors the deceased. Sad Sad Sad!!!
Total reviews rating 4.7
160 Reviews for Spring Grove 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-25A quintessential example of a Rural Cemetery. A fantastic place to view amazing funerary art from all around the world. Stones made in Scotland, France and Italy are all found here. The chapel is a gothic gem. The winding roads, ponds, and dedicated green space make for a powerfully peaceful setting. Dont miss the Spongebob stones. They are for two sisters who both served in the armed forces.
Review №2
2022-05-08This is an impressive historical cementary with rolling hills. The grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained. The provided services are perfect. A fine place for a dignified funeral and a restful place to visit a loved one.
Review №3
2021-11-05GORGEOUS cemetery. I can easily see why this is a national historical landmark.The grounds are vast and I would highly recommend stopping at the cemetery office to talk to Pam (wonderful, lovely staff member) and pick up some maps. If theres something in particular youd like to see, let Pam know - she is very knowledgeable and friendly.The Norman Chapel is not open except during services and special occasions like Memorial Day, so dont count on that. But theres lots of other sights to see, enough that you could easily spend an entire afternoon here.The grounds are immaculate and the landscape is loaded with lots of interesting focal points: hills, spooky trees, small bridges, tunnels, lonely paths. Tons of upright monuments, a Civil War section, incredible mausoleums, and serene ponds makes this place perfect for mediating, exercise (45 miles of paths!), and just appreciating nature and the peacefulness that comes from reflecting in a cemetery.I cant give this place enough praise, it was everything I was hoping for.
Review №4
2020-11-05A must see while in Cincinnati area!The grounds are so beautiful.Its easy to find and move around the Cemetary.Youll find now better sample of gravestone artistry in America.
Review №5
2021-07-13I have been twice, once in 2004 and again this year - both times for the 17 year cicada brood X. It is such a cool place to walk and explore!
Review №6
2022-05-08This place is one of the nicest places in Cincinnati. Lots of trees. Just absolutely beautiful. Im proud to say we chose Spring Grove Cemetery
Review №7
2021-04-24This Cemetery is absolutely gorgeous. Its a wonderful place to be honored and remain.
Review №8
2017-08-20Even on a dreary, rainy day, the artistic beauty of this cemetery could not be dampened. It was hauntingly beautiful and truly worth the visit. I would have loved to visit when the sun was shining and I could have read some of the beautiful tombstones. Most definitely a place I would visit again!
Review №9
2016-07-30Gorgeous cemetery that is almost like a park. You can drive through and see this cemetery/arboretum in less than 1 hour. Or you can take plenty of time walking and seeing everything if you prefer. Its known to be a serene place and locals take jogs in the park so you wont feel out of place walking around taking pictures. Its easy to get to and obviously plenty of parking so enjoy some time.
Review №10
2017-07-12Beautiful place to visit loved ones or, as we like to do, go there and take walks. Enjoy the peace and the history. Lots of amazing history and famous people buried here.