Gate of Heaven Cemetery
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550 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside RI 02915 Hours
About Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Gate of Heaven Cemetery is a resting place that receives mixed reviews regarding its upkeep and management. Some visitors find it to be one of the better kept cemeteries, noting that workers are respectful and non-intrusive. Others, however, express significant concerns about the condition of the grounds. Complaints include sections being unkempt, with flat stones covered in dirt, making them difficult to read or find. The cemetery has been overwhelmed with new burials, and while maintenance is acknowledged as very time consuming and physically taxing, the appearance can sometimes feel neglected and depressing. A serious issue for many families is theft from graves. Personal items like wreaths, vase arrangements, and solar-powered candles are reportedly stolen, which is extremely heartbreaking. Security has acknowledged multiple complaints about items being taken. The cemetery has rules prohibiting items on flat stones, which has caused confusion and upset when decorations are removed. Management has shown responsiveness, with one reviewer thanking them for promptly addressing concerns and attending to a specific section after a complaint was made. The overall sentiment is a desire for consistent upkeep and improved security to protect the dignity of the resting place and the families who visit.
Most Recent Reviews
May 2024
They take good care of my son's plot. The grass is always cut and clean. Good job.
August 2023
I am not sure what the complaints are about. When I go the workers respect your privacy and are not intrusive ever. Cemeteries are subject to unpredictable weather conditions.It is one of the better kept cemeteries imo along with St. Mary’s in Pawtucket
May 2022
Was here on Mothers Day. I was not very happy with the way the cemetery looked. Grass was cut, however it was so long around of the bases of most of the stones, that you couldn't even see the base. Very disappointed in the upkeep. I know its a large cemetery, but knowing Mothers Day was coming this place should of been...
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