The Dearborn Pavilion

Officially opened in 2019, Dearborn Pavilion is the newest development here at Forest Hills Cemetery. Designed as a boutique outdoor garden mausoleum, there are 256 crypt spaces and 384 niche spaces which provide numerous options for yourself or your loved ones.

The Dearborn Pavilion was named in honor of the gentleman who created Forest Hills Cemetery in 1848, Henry A. S. Dearborn. It is comprised of the historic Receiving Tomb entrance which was completely restored to the porte cochere focal point you see today, along with a calming brilliant bronze sculpture by Ms. Bobbie Jo Gentry and a large granite fountain. These features, along with a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers, ensure that visiting the Dearborn Pavilion is a tranquil and harmonious experience.

Many times we’ll come by and there will be people sitting underneath, reading or having a coffee. On occasion we’ll have kids’ groups playing instruments under there.

– George Milley

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Words from Our Families and Friends

I recently read about the lives of poets Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton. Since I’m in the 02321 for a house-sitting gig, I decided to pilgrimage to Sexton’s gravesite in Forest Hills cemetery–an absolute hidden gem (the cemetery, not the gravesite)

Susan R.

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.

Nicole N.

Was planning on going to a different cemetery while visiting Boston, but it was closed earlier than expected and I’m so glad. Forest hills was so beautiful. We followed the green line on the ground which led us to a really nice security guard who told us we could pull over anywhere so long as our car wasn’t on the grass

Ashley E.

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

Anthony P.