Oakland Cemetery was formed in 1848 after George N. Briggs purchased a plot of land off Cranston Street from Elizabeth Jenkes. Highlights of this cemetery include a granite mausoleum built in 1927 holding 1,200 burials, slate marble and sandstone gravestones and meticulously cared for grave sites with flowers, statues and candles. Most of the cemetery is accessible by car.
You won't find a better value or more solid commitment to customer satisfaction that with Warren Monument Company located right near the Warren Police Department across from the bicycle path.
A family-owned and operated business, Warren Monument is the second oldest monument business in the entire country. From custom memorials to grave-side lettering to memorial cleaning and more, it provides superior quality workmanship. Call and talk to an expert about setting up a free consultation to plan the customer memorial you have in mind.
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, owned and operated by the Diocese of Providence, has been operating since 1962. They handle over 550 burials per year and still have over half of their acreage undeveloped, Gate of Heaven sometimes referred to as Blessed Ground Cemeteries and the 2 Chapels on the premises, are also operated by the Diocese. Gate of Heaven is conveniently located on the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence just before the Pawtucket Avenue exit.
