ATTENTION: Special Holiday Hours
The cemetery office will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd.
The cemetery gates will be open from 9am to 6pm through out the holidays.
Recent Obituaries
Edward MacDuffie Collins died peacefully on January 22, 2023. He was born June 9, 1956 in Jacksonville, Florida...
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Mark Thomas Horne March 3, 1951 — December 21, 2022 Son of the late Willie K. Horne and Nell M. Horne. Brother to...
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On the morning of January 1st, 2023, Kelly Kathleen Gravley of Saint Augustine, Florida passed away at the age of...
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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.
What We Provide
The Bitterest tears shed over graves are
for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
HELPING WITH GRIEF
Grief & Healing
Mustering the Courage to Mourn
“Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to the presence of the pain of your loss, in acknowledging
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Miscarriage is a Significant Loss It is normal and natural to hurt deeply after miscarriage. While others may imply or outright tell you that miscarriage happens too early on for
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“I don’t have to go in search of the pain of grief—it finds me. It’s when I deny or insulate myself from the pain of the loss that I shut
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Natural Burials: How They Work and Should You Arrange One
Our time in this world is limited, so we must do our best to live our life to the fullest. Once our time is up, we will bother the family
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What Flowers Can You Bring to a Cremation Service?
Flowers are traditionally used to honor those who have passed away in a cremation service. They are a symbol of mourning and can provide comfort to the family and friends
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Traditional Burial Vs. Cremation: Which Is the Better Option?
The debate between traditional burials and cremation has been ongoing for generations. Both options have different advantages and disadvantages, and the decision of which to choose ultimately depends on the
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