Having explored many cemeteries over the years, I can confidently say that Mt. Olivet is one of the most beautiful and well-kept cemeteries I’ve ever visited, especially in Michigan. Spanning an impressive 300 acres, it’s also Detroit’s largest cemetery, and the vastness feels almost endless as you wander through its serene grounds.
While there aren’t many extravagant private burial chambers, the cemetery is adorned with stunning statues and features breathtaking communal mausoleums. Every inch of the landscape is impeccably maintained, with beautifully manicured lawns, trees, and flowers that make it clear the staff takes immense pride in their... read full review
September 2024
My father's cremains were buried here Dec. 24, 2002. The crew that morning were not fun, hurried us and tried to drop his Urn in the ground before 80% of the visitors exited their cars to walk up the hill 60 feet to his parents' burial site. I get it, it's Christmas Eve and 20 degrees with sleet.
However, there were dozens of people of all ages also there, walking up hill through sleet covered snow and no path shoveled or cleared. The day of crew deserves a 1. You had 1 job, dig a hole, wait until the people got there and the priest began speaking, then respectfully put his cremains in the hole. But Nope!. They tried to drop the Urn into... read full review
June 2024
The grounds here are beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is superior - from the moment you enter the grounds to the ceremony at the graveside, everyone was extremely polite and professional. Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy, but everyone at Mt Olivet really did help to make it a beautiful and memorable day.
Having explored many cemeteries over the years, I can confidently say that Mt. Olivet is one of the most beautiful and well-kept cemeteries I’ve ever visited, especially in Michigan. Spanning an impressive 300 acres, it’s also Detroit’s largest cemetery, and the vastness feels almost endless as you wander through its serene grounds.
While there aren’t many extravagant private burial chambers, the cemetery is adorned with stunning statues and features breathtaking communal mausoleums. Every inch of the landscape is impeccably maintained, with beautifully manicured lawns, trees, and flowers that make it clear the staff takes immense pride in their... read full review
My father's cremains were buried here Dec. 24, 2002. The crew that morning were not fun, hurried us and tried to drop his Urn in the ground before 80% of the visitors exited their cars to walk up the hill 60 feet to his parents' burial site. I get it, it's Christmas Eve and 20 degrees with sleet.
However, there were dozens of people of all ages also there, walking up hill through sleet covered snow and no path shoveled or cleared. The day of crew deserves a 1. You had 1 job, dig a hole, wait until the people got there and the priest began speaking, then respectfully put his cremains in the hole. But Nope!. They tried to drop the Urn into... read full review
The grounds here are beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is superior - from the moment you enter the grounds to the ceremony at the graveside, everyone was extremely polite and professional. Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy, but everyone at Mt Olivet really did help to make it a beautiful and memorable day.