Recent Obituaries
Jerrimy Sumner, 39, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away November 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his great...
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Christi Lynn Bowen, age 44, born October 6, 1976 and passed away November 21, 2020 as a Jacksonville native her...
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On Tuesday, November 17, Elijah Wells, loving father of four children passed away at the age of 74. Elijah was born...
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Welcome
Evergreen Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory is owned by the not-for-profit Evergreen Cemetery Association, a locally-owned and operated company. We have been honored to serve the Jacksonville community since 1880. We welcome you to this site that contains much information about who we are, what we do and what products that we offer. Please click the links below for further information about many different topics.
If you prefer a more personal, face-to-face manner of gaining more information, we welcome you to visit us at our offices at 4535 Main Street, or by a phone call to 904-353-3649.
Further, we would welcome your questions about the great historical resource that is Evergreen.
Our fantastic historic tours are available from time-to-time during the year. Please call and let us know of your interest. If you have a group of twelve or more, we will arrange a personal tour for you and your group at a mutually agreeable time.
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The Bitterest tears shed over graves are
for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
HELPING WITH GRIEF
Grief & Healing
Helping Infants and Toddlers Cope with Grief
When Someone a Baby Loves Dies When someone a baby loves dies, knowing what to say or do can be difficult. How do you tell a toddler that his favorite grandpa is dead? What do you do when a baby whose mother has died cries all the time and refuses to eat? Indeed, young children
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A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement or situation that is in fact often true. The paradox of mourning we will consider together in this article might, at first glance, seem self-contradictory, but as I will reveal, it is actually a forgotten Truth with a capital T. It’s a Truth we must rediscover because it
READ MOREHelping Yourself Heal When an Adult Sibling Dies
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.” —Clara Ortega Your brother or sister
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Dressing Your Deceased Loved One: 3 Tips to Consider
Having a loved one pass away is a time of mourning and pain, but family members are expected to pull through and arrange a funeral. This allows the deceased proper recognition before burial, with numerous factors involved like booking a parlor, purchasing a casket, and above all, choosing the right outfit to dress your loved
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Writing a Eulogy for a Loved One: What You Should Know
One of the most beautiful parts of funeral services is the eulogy. This speech honors the memory of your loved one as you recall special moments you shared with them and how they were like as a person. If your loved one selected you to deliver a eulogy, it could stir various emotions in you. For instance,
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Weighing Your Funeral Options: Open vs. Closed Caskets
Dealing with death in the family can be expected or come at a surprising time for the loved ones of the departed. This is why preparing for visitation services will vary in emotional difficulty, depending on the situation. Like the other parts of the funeral, the decision to choose the casket is a personal choice.
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