Crown Hill Cemetery

Crown Hill Cemetery is a serene place to be in Indianapolis, Indiana. It provides expansive areas for burial, and takes the family through the last rites in a calm way. It is laden with umpteen trees for the serene effect and has about 185000 graves. Lucy Ann Seaton's was the first burial on 2nd June, 1864. It is placed on the topmost point of Indianapolis, to avoid any erosion. It has about 40 kilometers of paved road to make for quiet walking and facilitate burials.

Its Funeral Home and Crown Hill Heritage Foundation have lofty standards. One can leave homage, guest books, flaming torches and obituaries with the authorities and they will stay. People come here to find peace and silent walk. Due to its height, it also allows a scenic view of the city. Thus it has fast become a picnic spot for families too. This is a bright station during Indianapolis travels. It also houses about 3000 animal species, the pick of the lot being dove-tailed deer.

Crown Hill Cemetery - Main Site

http://www.crownhill.org/

Crown Hill Cemetery - Grave Finding

http://www.findagrave.com/php/famous.php?FScemeteryid=84781&page=cem

Crown Hill Cemetery - Trip Advisor Reviews

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g37209-d103673-Reviews-Crown_Hill_Cemetery-Indianapolis_Indiana.html

Population is rising by the day. Just to be sure, people like to pre-plan their final ride and book their graves prematurely. This is a very wise decision as it costs them the present cost which is then frozen. Moreover, there is no space left for overspending which sometimes create a big hole in finances.

They say everyone is leveled at death. The presence of President Benjamin Harrison and renowned bank robber John Dillinger on the same grounds are a clear case in point. It also organizes Crown Hill tours every year to facilitate tourists.

Crown Hill Cemetery - Wikipedia Special

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Hill_Cemetery

Indianapolis travel and tourism department gives Crown Hill Cemetery a high place in their calendar. Here, one knows how a happening as serene as death can be handled with composure. It also houses tidbits of history in its Foundation Hall for general viewing.

Crown Hill Cemetery Address
700 West 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Contact:
Tel: (317) 925-3800
Fax: (317) 925-8240
Email: info@crownhill.org

Crown Hill Cemetery Hours:
October 15th - March 31st: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
April 1st - October 14th: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Crown Hill Cemetery:
Adults: $5.00
Seniors (age 55 and older): $4.00
Students: $3.00

Website: http://www.crownhill.org/cemetery/tours.html