Pet owners may select a burial case and a permanent marker in marble or granite. The grounds are protected by a high iron fence with locked gates. Each cemetery patron receives a key. Hillside Acre also offers private cremations. The ashes can be returned to the owner in a sealed urn, interred in a grave in the cemetery, or scattered in one of the cemetery's memorial center beds.
Urns are available in a range of styles and prices.
Friends of Hillside Acre Top Friends of Hillside Acre is a group of individuals who contribute funds to help support the cost of operations and the enhancement of the cemetery. The Friends are invited to annual events such as Pet Memorial Sunday to celebrate the depth and meaning of the animal-human bond. How to Reach Us top Hillside Acre is located in Methuen, Mass., near the intersection of Routes 28 and 213, a short distance from Interstate 93. Take Exit 2 off of Route 213 to Route 28, Methuen. Follow the ramp straight to the light.