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Google maps directed us through some weird streets but finally got us there. Located on the banks of the James River with hills, valleys and large trees, this garden cemetery is a beautiful and serene place to walk around. Various tours are offered here, but self guided tours can be taken by downloading a map or getting a map from the visitor center for $1. This is the burial place of two Presidents of the United States and 6 Governors of Virginia. There are many headstones that are works of art. We also came across some animal statues beside a few headstones.
My Great Great Grandfather is buried here, near the pyramid. There was no headstone on his grave, so I asked the cemetery staff if there was a way to have a headstone placed. They gave me all the paperwork to request a headstone. for $100.00 I was able to have a beautiful headstone placed within a few months. Truly a mystical place. Well worth the visit.
Beautiful cemetery. Definitely on of the top three I have considered. The privately available plots are reasonably priced. The only problem is that the cemetery website lists an email address, but they never reply to any message you send them. Personally, I find that insulting. The implication is that somehow my email was not good enough to warrant a reply. Most likely, they just have an overworked staff, or an irresponsible administrator, or both. In any case, the lack of response is sufficiently unpleasant to make me hesitate to call them.