Forest Hills Cemetery announces that it will soon re-open its grounds to the public, but with a major change: Only strollers will be allowed; people with dogs or who want to bicycle or jog will have to find someplace else for that.
We require all visitors to be respectful of our primary purpose which is to bury the dead and to provide a peaceful and tranquil setting for their families and friends.
We realize that this is a substantial change in policy and thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Please note that any visitor not abiding by the new rules will be asked to leave the property.
The announcement did not give a specific date.
Cemetery officials shut the grounds to the general public last month.
H/t Ron.
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This makes a lot of sense to
By Anon 1
Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:22am
This makes a lot of sense to me. If you are going to see an increase in activity you need to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Bikes are too fast, dogs can be cumbersome and unsettling to others. While there is nothing wrong with bikes or dogs, I can see how too many of them when combined with lots of people on foot could be a recipe for disaster in a space that was supposed to be tranquil.
Mount Auburn Cemetery is also cautiously preparing to reopen
By Ron Newman
Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:00pm
No definitive plans yet, but you can read this letter from the cemetery's president and CEO. Effective immediately, visiting hours for families of those buried there are 4-7 pm. For the three-day Memorial Day weekend, those hours will be 1-7 pm.
Petition to encourage FHC to reopen to dogs, bikers, and joggers
By Matt Shuman
Tue, 05/19/2020 - 3:14pm
Here is the link to a petition I created to courage FHC to reopen to dog walkers, bikers, and joggers.
https://www.change.org/p/forest-hills-cemetery-ple...
Extended hours for Memorial Day weekend, then limited reopening
By Ron Newman
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 6:18pm
From the cemetery's Covid-19 page:
Forest Hills Cemetery and Columbarium will be open to grave and niche owners for visitation Saturday, Sunday and Monday (May 23, 24, and 25) from 10am to 4pm.
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Beginning May 26th, Forest Hills Cemetery and Columbarium will re-open to the public from 12pm to 4pm. Our new regulations which prohibit dog-walking, bicycling and jogging will take effect on May 26th as well.
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