Recent Obituaries
Leslie O. Ferguson, 84 years old, slipped away from this life on August 28, 2023 after a long illness. He attended...
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Lawanna Adams 80, of Jacksonville FL passed away Friday September 22, 2023, in Quitman, Georgia. Born July 7, 1943...
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James C. Beeler, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at the age of 74. Fondly...
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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
Helping Your Family Heal After Miscarriage
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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Your mother or father has died. Whether you had a good, bad or indifferent relationship with the parent who died, your feelings for him or her were probably quite strong.
READ MOREYou Must Say Hello Before You Say Goodbye
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,
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A Guide to Pre-Planning Your Funeral: Ensuring Peace of Mind for You and Your Loved Ones
The loss of a loved one can be an incredibly overwhelming and emotional experience, as family members are left to navigate difficult decisions and arrangements while grieving. Pre-planning your funeral
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Coping with Grief: Strategies for Healing and Finding Support
Losing a loved one is a profound and life-changing experience, presenting an array of complex emotions and challenges as we grieve and adapt to a new reality. During this difficult
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Green Burials: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Options for Your Final Resting Place
As global environmental concerns continue to grow, an increasing number of individuals and families are seeking eco-friendly alternatives in various aspects of their lives, including funerals and end-of-life arrangements. Green
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