Forest Hills Cemetery

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Established in 1848, Forest Hills Cemetery serves as Boston's premier arboretum cemetery, showcasing a diverse history through its 250 acres. It is the final resting place for notable figures such as poets Anne Sexton and E. E. Cummings, playwright Eugene O'Neill, and abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. The landscape features a rich collection of sculptures and monuments reflecting the Victorian era to modern times. As the site of New England's first crematorium, it holds historical significance and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.