Recent Obituaries
Annie Ruth Strickland, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2...
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Geraldine Johns Bowers, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born on...
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Donald Edward McFalls was born in Burnsville North Carolina on November 15, 1938. The Lord called him home...
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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.
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 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...
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A child or young adult has died. Everyone who loved the child is now faced with mourning this tragic, untimely death. The child’s parents are heartbroken. But what about the grandparents? How might they be feeling? How can you help them with their unique grief? This article will guide you in ways to turn your concern for the grandparents into positive action. Realize that a grandparent’s grief is unique. When a grandchild dies, the grandparent often mourns the death on many...
READ MOREHelping a Friend in Grief
A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to go about it. This article will guide you in ways to turn your cares and concerns into positive actions. Listen with your heart. Helping begins with your ability to be an active listener. Your physical presence and desire to listen without judging are critical helping tools. Don’t worry so much about what you will say. Just concentrate on listening to the words that are being shared with...
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How Cremation Services Respect Family Wishes
Making final arrangements for a loved one is one of the most personal decisions a family will ever face. When exploring cremation Jacksonville, FL, many families are looking for a respectful option that reflects the wishes, beliefs, and values of the person they are honoring. Cremation services provide the flexibility to create a meaningful farewell while allowing families to personalize every detail according to what matters most to them. Every family has unique traditions, preferences, and...
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Understanding the Role of Funeral Homes in Grief Support
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and every family copes with loss in its own way. When searching for funeral homes in Jacksonville, FL, families are often looking for more assistance with funeral arrangements. They want compassionate professionals who can provide guidance, create meaningful services, and help them navigate one of life’s most difficult seasons. A thoughtful funeral service offers an opportunity to gather, remember, and begin the healing process while honoring a...
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Why Cremation Appeals to Many Generations
Choosing how to honor a loved one is one of the most personal decisions a family can make. Today, many families searching for cremation Jacksonville, FL are looking for options that reflect their values, traditions, and individual wishes while creating meaningful opportunities to remember the life of someone special. Cremation continues to appeal to people of all ages because it offers flexibility without sacrificing the opportunity for a thoughtful and respectful tribute. Every family has...
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