Riverside Cemetery
53 Birch St, Asheville, NC, 28801
About Riverside Cemetery
Founded in 1885, this green space is filled with tombs & is the burial place of author Thomas Wolfe.
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in North Carolina
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
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What Families Say
“A very historic cemetery, on rolling, tree-covered grounds. Established in 1885. It overlooks the French Broad River and contains 87 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on five terraced levels with more than three miles of roads. Oaks, poplars, evergreens, dogwoods, mimosas, azaleas, rhododendrons, and laurels shade the unusual monuments and mausoleums. Take your time and grab a map at the visitors center nearby.”
— Chad S.
“When I first moved to Asheville (lived there for 7 years) I was fascinated by the Monteford neighborhood with this Historic cemetery nearby. I took a stroll there and came upon Thomas Wolfe’s gravestone. “The mountains were his masters. They rimmed in life. They were the cup of reality, beyond growth, beyond struggle and death. They were his absolute unity in the midst of eternal change.” Thomas Wolfe, Look Homeward, Angel”
— Kelly A. Calhoun
“This historical sanctuary is both peaceful and beautiful. I went here to visit the grave of one of my favorite writers, O Henry. Thomas Wolfe is also buried here. There are signs to point one in the direction. This hilly and old resting place, nestled in the nice Montford area, is truly a respite, a place that is both sacred but also very meditative.”
— J.J. Colagrande
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