The City of Quincy purchased approximately 50 acres from the Metropolitan District Commission in 1962 to construct Pine Hill Cemetery. Pine Hill Cemetery is located on Willard Street in West Quincy and abuts the Blue Hills Reservation to the west and south, Department of Conservation & Recreation property (Shea Rink) to the north, and Willard Street to the east. The first burial took place on April 6, 1966 and presently 13 acres are utilized for burials while approximately four acres account for roadways and the cemetery office and garage.