Fern Hill​ Cremation Garden

The Fern Hill Cremation Garden, which comprises an outdoor columbarium, areas for in-ground cremation burial, and a scattering garden, was designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape in order to accentuate the natural beauty of the area. Neutral grays of granite and bluestone, and a lush carpet of green grass provide soothing colors in the outdoor columbarium. Each niche can hold a total of up to two urns. Woodland areas of mature trees and lovely perennial flowers along meandering paths offer in-ground cremation burial areas. Green burial options are also available in these areas.

Scatterings at Fern Hill are conducted in an area of ivy ground cover and shade provided by mature trees; granite tablets nearby are available for the memorialization of loved ones whose remains have been scattered at Fern Hill, or who are buried elsewhere.

We invite you to contact us to learn more about these distinctive and meaningful options.

Cremation Options

Cremated remains may be scattered in cemetery gardens especially created and dedicated for this purpose. Fern Hill at Forest Hills Cemetery is an excellent example. This dedicated cemetery property will never be used for any other purpose. Often the individuals whose cremated remains have been scattered in the garden are identified on a special memorial plaque or marker. For example, at Fern Hill, the name of a family member whose remains have been scattered there can be inscribed on a nearby granite tablet.

In-Ground Burial

Cremated remains can be interred in any of our in-ground graves throughout the Cemetery, especially at Fern Hill

Outdoor Columbarium

We have two lovely options for outdoor urn placement: Fern Hill and Twin Peaks

Tree of Remembrance

The Tree is often used to remember individuals with a bronze leaf who have been scattered at Fern Hill, or even buried elsewhere.

Scattering Garden

Cremated remains can be scattered with respect and care in our unique Scattering Garden at Fern Hill

A Striking Contrast

Memorial Tablets

Three granite tablets set among the ivy ground cover of Fern Hill are designed to accommodate engraved names and dates as an outdoor form of memorialization close to the scattering garden. The tablets provide a striking memorial in the beautiful and natural setting of Fern Hill Cremation Garden.

Words from Our Families and Friends

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.

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.

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.

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.