Recent Obituaries
Nancy Diane Laster, 53, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2026. Nancy was preceded in...
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In Loving Memory of Billy Frank Motes Billy Frank Motes, age 80, passed away on August 16, 2026, leaving...
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William Howard Pelham, age 82, of Callahan, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 surrounded...
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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. Whether you are looking for a trusted funeral home in Jacksonville or compassionate cremation Jacksonville services, our experienced team is here to help.
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 Your Family Heal After Stillbirth
Few events in life bring about such warm and wonderful feelings of anticipation as the announcement of a pregnancy. As soon as you and your family learned you were expecting, you naturally began to have hopes and dreams for the future. These hopes and dreams take on a life of their own and begin to grow inside you, even as the baby was growing. Yet when you come to grief and are “torn apart,” there is no longer a living baby to go with your hopes and dreams. You have come to grief before you...
READ MOREHelping Yourself Heal When Someone Loved Dies
Someone You Love Has Died You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who has died. It is an essential part of healing. You are beginning a journey that is often frightening, painful, overwhelming, and sometimes lonely. This article provides practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your personal grief experience. Realize Your Grief is Unique Your grief is...
READ MOREHow to Talk to the Children and Teens in Your Life About the Newtown, CT Tragedy
Once again we are faced with the traumatic, violent deaths of a group of innocent people, this time precious children in Newtown, Connecticut. I have been asked to provide some guidelines on how to communicate with children and teens about this tragedy. If you know of others who might benefit from this information, I invite you to forward this article to them. First, it’s important to remember that children can cope with what they know, but they can’t cope with a reality they are...
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The Value of Gathering for Cremation Services
When families begin exploring cremation in Jacksonville, FL, they are often looking for a meaningful way to honor a loved one while bringing family and friends together. Although every farewell is unique, gathering to remember a life provides comfort, encourages connection, and creates lasting memories. A thoughtfully planned memorial allows those who cared deeply about someone to share stories, express gratitude, and support one another during a difficult time. Every family has its own...
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What to Bring to a Funeral Home Arrangement Meeting
When families begin searching for funeral homes in Jacksonville, FL, they are often preparing for one of the most emotional conversations they will ever have. An arrangement meeting is an important step in planning a meaningful tribute and knowing what to bring can make the process feel more organized and less overwhelming. Gathering a few essential documents and discussing key decisions beforehand allows everyone to focus on honoring a loved one instead of worrying about forgotten...
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How Cremation Services Celebrate a Life Story
When families begin considering cremation in Jacksonville, FL, they are often looking for a meaningful way to honor someone whose life touched many others. Today’s cremation services provide far more than a simple final arrangement. They create opportunities to reflect on treasured memories, celebrate personal achievements, and recognize the relationships that defined a lifetime. Every life is unique, and every farewell should reflect the story that deserves to be remembered. At the...
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