I happened to stumble by luck upon this cemetery on the way to the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State…read morePark. It seems to be a private cemetery, and there's no information available about the cemetery online, oddly enough. The oldest headstones indicated that the deceased died sometime in the 1800s, so I am led to believe that this must have been when the cemetery was established. The older headstones seem to be in the northeast quadrant, though a few newer burials are there as well. Of note are some infant burials, including a family who buried about 4 or 5 infants and perhaps a stillborn baby. Many Basinger and Okeechobee pioneer families are buried here. There are also a few veterans and even Confederate soldiers. The cemetery is not too large, but well-maintained and scenic, with trees overhanging with Spanish moss, making the place very tranquil. There is a field of cows nearby, so the only sounds you will hear are an occasional "moo" and the conversations in a thick, Southern accent of folks coming to visit the dead (big cultural shock for someone living in Miami, where Southern accents are unheard). Many of the graves had lovely statues, personal effects such as teddy bears, wind chimes, and artificial plants. The black granite headstones with nature scenes were especially beautiful. Despite the fact there is no gate to keep people out at night, there were no signs of decay, abandonment or vandalism, which is remarkable, given how often that happens here in Miami. Perhaps people in rural towns are more respectful of properties and the dead? They even greet anyone they come across, another thing that you never encounter in Miami.

Like the post from 10/5/15 we too stumbled across this Cemetery while on a day long motorcycle…read morejourney from our home in Southwest Ranches. We first saw the corral of cows and turned around to take a look, then saw the entrance to the cemetery.. We were amazed by the Confederate Army graves and how they were marked and showing the brief history of service of some of the members.. Googling a name or two gave their complete life history including where and when they served in the Confederacy. If you head further west on SR 98 about 10 miles you will enter maybe a 20 mile stretch which is inhabited by American Bald Eagle with their nests perched along the powerlines. Great ride, and such a serene part of Florida.

Seawinds Funeral Home in Okeechobee, FL facilities were impeccably maintained, providing a serene…read moreand comforting atmosphere. We worked with Funeral Director, Steven, and from the very beginning he was both patient and kind with my sister and I during this difficult time. He guided us throughout every step of the process, from the tribute photo gallery, the obituary, to the stunning prayer cards, We were overly impressed with the service that he provided to us and extremely grateful. The day of the funeral Steven worked hard to make the day perfect for our guests. He puts pride in his job and this shows that he really enjoys what he does. Steven ensured that our Mom's memory was honored in the most dignified manner. Overall, I highly recommend Seawinds Funeral Home, their unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care and exceptional service is a testament to their dedication to serving families during their time of need. If you are in search of a funeral home that will treat your loved one with the utmost respect and dignity, go with Seawinds Funeral Home.

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Historic Evergreen Cemetery opened in 1910 and is overseen by Okeechobee County along with Basinger…read moreand Fort Drum Cemeteries. Many of the pioneers of Okeechobee are buried here along with more recent graves. This is a very peaceful and beautiful cemetery with large trees dripping in Spanish moss. Lanes are clearly marked to make it easier for families to find their loved ones graves. Many families have ties to this cemetery, and you can find a variety of memorials that reflect this area's heritage. What really made this cemetery unique was how elaborately decked out many of the grave sites were. There were chairs, uniquely etched gravestones, and all kinds of decorations and statues left at the graves. You could really get to know a little about the people buried there from the items left at their gravesites. One grave was even decorated with ghosts for Halloween. I stopped by to visit the gravesite of founding members of Okeechobee, Peter and Louisiana Raulerson. Peter Raulerson was instrumental in the creation of this cemetery. This tranquil cemetery offers a place for remembrance and reflection as well as a place to lay to rest a large part of the history of Okeechobee.

I highly recommend Sunshine Cremation Services. We are far away from Florida, but in our time of…read moreneed and not knowing what to expect, Lily had a calming effect on me and with straightforward common sense took care of all necessary arrangements. She is a kind and compassionate woman, and very professional. Lily treated me with respect and kindness and did her job in a dignified way. I can't thank her enough. I also found that it was affordable. They will not take advantage of a sorrowful situation and will choose the best options for you. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner. I also thank Bailey for her assistance; she is a kind and compassionate woman and very concerned to give her assistance.

Sunshine Cremation made everything easy when my husband passed away in a tragic accident while in…read moreFlorida for a vacation. Communication was excellent and they handled everything quickly. They allowed me to make arrangements for friends to pick up my husband's remains to bring back to me in Ohio. I highly recommend their services.

David was very responsive and took care of us. We were from out of town and had a death in our…read morefamily. Pricing was reasonable especially compared to a funeral home as we only needed cremation services. Death certificates were mailed timely. This is a very small business.

I found David to be an extraordinary young man with his genuine sincerity and kindness. After 61…read moreyears of losing my husband David made the process much easier for me. I will be recommending Anago to all my friends.

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A cemetery that is definitely off the beaten path. There is a tranquillity about here and it is…read morewell kept.

In an extreamely difficult time the All County Funeral Home here in Stuart Fl was a blessing for…read moreour family and the loss of my husband. His request as a fishing enthuest was to have his son, a charter captain take family to the ocean for burial at sea. My son and I requested and got a quick appointment to meet with All County. From walking in the door they were compassionate, responsive and very accommodating with pricing. Went over all the necessary paper work, death certificates, and the the necessary state requirment license provided and cremation process with utmost dignity. There was no push for a funrel service they accepted our wishes for creamation. Price was resonable. We had a beautiful basket with rose petals for the ashes, and it was very comforting. I do recommend All County Funeral Home.

-All County canceled our memorial that had been booked and paid a month before with no explanation…read more THE WEEK BEFORE offering only an earlier less desirable time or another date. WHY? We are a large and spread-out active-duty military family and were scrambling. All County did not return voicemails or emails asking for clarity. WHY? -All Country scheduled LANDSCAPERS, visible and audible from inside the chapel service, cutting trees at the time my family was forced to accept. WHY? Seriously, wtf. -Prayer cards had wrong birth and death dates. (VERY wrong dates, not small ones that could be missed.) When this was pointed out at the service, family members (with the widow of the deceased present) were told "it doesn't matter." WHY? Just remove them and say "We will fix this asap if we can." That such a response was within the boundaries of "acceptable response to guests at a service" is a sign of professional rot. Again, wtf. They are very efficient and the Chapel is a nice setting, but a cavalier attitude toward HUGE mistakes is a sign of professional rot. They will ignore, deflect, and deny until the last minute leaving families floundering. I can only offer a mixed review.