Recent Obituaries
Stacee Gayle Davis (Phillips), 63, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on May...
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David Whitlock Hemphill, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. A...
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Lorraine Kratz Garrett passed away on September 7, 2026 after a long and fulfilling life of 98 years. She...
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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 a Friend or Family Member After a Cancer Diagnosis
While half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes, it’s different when cancer hits close to home. Only then do we become fully aware of the reality of cancer and the many losses it creates. Yes, for your friend or family member as well as for all those who care about someone with cancer, cancer is a significant loss. No matter your friend’s type or stage of cancer or survivorship, his life changed after his diagnosis. From the...
READ MOREFinding the Right Words: Guidelines on how to talk to grieving children about death
Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me which words work best when talking to children about death. Here are some general concepts I suggest companions use when talking with children about death, dying, grief, and mourning. Talk openly about death The child’s journey through grief depends on you being honest and open about the death he has experienced. You may feel that if you are quiet and don’t talk about it, you are...
READ MOREHealing Your Grief About Getting Older
A simple truth is that from the day we enter into this world, we start to age. To be human means to grow older each day we are on this earth. We begin and we end. However, we have infinite choices about what comes in between. Our bodies often remind us we are changing long before our minds do (at least that has been the case for me!). Our bodies declare the realities of aging and introduce us to a heightened awareness of our mortality. Even as our bodies speak to us, our contemporary...
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How Funeral Services Support Families During Difficult Days
When a loved one dies, families often have to make important decisions while processing emotions that can make even simple tasks feel difficult. Working with funeral homes in Jacksonville, FL can provide families with experienced guidance, a clear planning process, and compassionate support during these demanding days. Funeral services create structure at a time when life may feel uncertain. They also provide an opportunity for relatives and friends to gather, remember someone important, and...
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How Cremation Creates Opportunities for Personal Tributes
Choosing cremation in Jacksonville, FL can give families meaningful ways to shape a tribute around the person they love. Cremation does not determine how a family must remember someone. A funeral, memorial gathering, religious service, music, photographs, readings, and personal stories can still become important parts of saying goodbye. We can focus on the individual’s personality, values, relationships, and traditions to create a gathering that feels sincere rather than following an...
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How Funeral Homes Help Honor Meaningful Family Traditions
Family traditions often provide comfort, familiarity, and connection when loved ones gather after a loss. Working with funeral homes in Jacksonville, FL can help families incorporate religious customs, cultural practices, meaningful readings, music, and personal rituals into a service without losing sight of the individual being honored. We believe thoughtful funeral planning creates space for traditions that have been passed through generations while allowing families to decide which...
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