Founded in 1910, Evergreen is Ft. Lauderdale's oldest intact cemetery. In 1917 the city of Fort…read more Lauderdale purchased the cemetery from Mr. and Mrs. E.T. KIng. A funeral director from Miami moved bodies to Evergreen from a previous burial location near where Southside School now sits. Behind the black iron fence, Evergreen is the final resting place of Ft. Lauderdale's pioneer families. The gravestones here bear the names of the Stranahans, Kings, Cromarties, Bryans, and Olivers. Many of their former homes have been turned into museums. In 1921 The American Legion purchased four lots to bury veterans from the Civil War on. You can find veterans graves marked with American flags. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks purchased lots 34 and 43 for indigent burials. In 1926, hurricane victims were buried in unmarked graves in the north central portion of the cemetery which is also the infant section. In 1935, B'Nai Israel purchased blocks one and two for burials of those of the Jewish faith. The arguably most famous resident of Evergreen is the actor Leslie Nielsen who starred in Airplane and the Naked Gun! His grave is located in the north central section of Evergreen. He was humorous to the end with his headstone bearing the epitaph "Let 'er Rip," which is a homage to his flatulence inspired comedy. The bench by his grave is inscribed "Sit down whenever you can," which was his advice to comedians looking to break into the business. Evergreen has long been rumored to be a supernatural hot spot with reported sightings of lady in white near the crypt where Wayne Huizenga's parents are buried. During the day however it is a peaceful green space filled with trees and birds. The cemetery still has burial plots available. There is always room for one more.

I stopped by to pay my respects to the late, great Leslie Neilsen who we know from his roles in the…read moreNaked Gun movies and the movie Airplane. Yes, he is laid to rest here in Fort Lauderdale. The cemetery is quite lovely and you'll find limited parking. Fortunately, there were no active services underway when I stopped in so I did not have to find anything special. I just pulled the car to the side of one of the main routes and left it. No one seemed to mind. Mr. Neilsen's headstone is in the northern-most part of the cemetery. There's a gray marble bench nearby with one of his quotes "Sit down whenever you can" and it faces his headstone with his dates and his words, "Let 'er rip." Truly a class act to the end and beyond. [Review 10905 overall, 677 of 2019.]

Beautiful Catholic cemetery with lots of staff to keep funerals running safely and smoothly. They…read morehave a Deacon available for families who need an Officiant.

I never thought I'd be reviewing a cemetery but after visiting it yesterday, the experience was…read moreeye-opening enough for me to write one! Came here with family for a prayer service and watch my late nephew's ashes rest in his niche. The establishment was well-kept, very clean, ornate and gorgeous -- it really does not feel like a typical cemetery that I am accustomed to. Even though it seems like a somber moment, you don't feel sadness walking around here. I felt peace. I felt like everyone here, no matter how tragic their passing was, have moved onto the afterlife with peace. Nothing eerie at all. Even my mother was so impressed, and this was her second time visiting, that she went to the office to inquire for herself. It wasn't until yesterday that it has hit me that burial places are a lot like home-buying, the prices fluctuate, you can buy or sell your plots, and luckily here, there is NO interest rates. That means the moment you buy your spot, you can put a down payment and pay the rest of it at your leisure without worrying about interest. People go to funerals to attend for someone else but yesterday has put a thought into persepective, "What do I do when it's MY turn? What do I want?" My husband and I also had a heart to heart conversation about our preferences too... after all, my nephew had passed when we least expected it so it can happen to ANY of us. I'm glad that we had our talk and that my mom put the plan in motion for her future too. Mrs. Rosa was very helpful, even offered us waters and additional chair for our group. Even the young receptionist was very sweet and professional. Just note that this is a Catholic cemetery, one of two Catholic cemeteries in South Florida at the time of writing this review, so not only is this establishment a rarity, but also very strict. You would have to be a practicing Catholic, so yes, they will ask for the name of your parish. I will ALSO note that they use a lot of paperwork -- which may raise concern that there is no digital database for safekeeping. They do provide copies of your paperwork so KEEP THAT SAFE so in that way if someone misplaces a paper, you have your copy. All in all, a gorgeous cemetery both inside and out. Well maintained. And I saw there's a thrift shop... maybe someday when I'm in the area I can do some shopping!

I would have thought this little piece of land would have so much history. This is a historica…read morecemetery and park. It is nice inside. It has nice walking trails that take you around. A few benches around. The park is well kept and it is also fenced in. The entrances are on the side. No pets are allowed here. It was a cool discovery for me.

Branhilda-Richardson Knowles Memorial Park is a cemetery but there aren't any headstones. This is a…read morehistoric African-American cemetery but no one is sure where the bodies lay anymore. Hundreds of people are buried in what was once called the "Old Colored Cemetery." It is believed there may be as many as 300 bodies buried here including that of a Union soldier, the great grandfather of a city commissioner, and the daughter of a slave. Many of the people were from the Bahamas and they came to live and work in the city of Deerfield Beach. The internment's took place between 1897 and the 1950's. After being used as a cemetery the land was sold and the headstones removed. The majority of the city commission had voted to allow 69 condo units to be built on the site despite the objections of people in the neighborhood who told them their relatives were buried there. The developer was forced to do three archeological surveys of the land which revealed bodies over 20 acres. At that point the city purchased the land from the developer for one million dollars. Another $400,000 was set aside for the design and building of a cemetery. The city decided to name the cemetery after Branhilda-Richardson Knowles, a midwife who delivered most of the cities African-American babies in the early 20th century since Jim Crow era laws prevented them from being born in hospitals. It was these same laws that forced them to be buried here. The design of this 3.3 acre cemetery is based on Arlington National Cemetery and it has trees lined up to replace the headstones that don't exist. The cemetery is made up of three separate sections. The first part has a statue of a woman holding up a baby in honor of the memorial park's namesake. The second section has a tree of life monument that spins in the wind. This section contains a wall that has the family names of some of the people buried here. The third section is a Veterans Memorial in honor of the veterans buried here and the ones from Deerfield Beach who sacrificed their lives. The new cemetery opened on August 24, 2019. I commend the city of Deerfield Beach for making amends for the terrible wrong that had been done to the people of color in their city. They made it so nice that it looks more like a park than a cemetery. If you didn't bother to read the signs you might not know what it was. I saw kids riding their bikes along the pathways while moms sat with their backs against the name memorial. This park is only three of the 20 acres they found bodies on so not every grave is part of the memorial. There is a sign on the empty lot next to the memorial that condos from the 450 thousand dollar range will be built there. No doubt on other unmarked graves. Still the new memorial was a step in the right direction. There is even a historic marker out front. Since Florida was a slave state every town has one of these African-America Jim Crow era cemeteries. I am always interested in what the town does with it. Ft. Lauderdale made a nice memorial for theirs similar to this while Pompano Beach leaves theirs to decay. I applaud Deerfield Beach for taking an ugly piece of their history and turning into something beautiful the community can be proud of.

Run around all day trying to get a hold of someone. They transferred me to a lady who was…read morepositioned feet away from the person I was trying to speak with, but she wouldn't let the person know I'm calling. She simply said she's at her desk basically doing nothing, just call the number that I told her I was calling a few times and she'd answer. I figured at least we know this person is at her desk, but then, I called and still no answer.

The Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department maintains this municipal cemetery as well as…read morePineview Cemetery. The city of Deerfield Beach sells the plots as well as maintains the ground. Dating from the 1800's African Americans in Deerfield Beach were buried in unmarked graves in a 3 acre plot known only as the Old Colored Plot. African American's who came to Florida to work on the railroad were buried there. The 3 acres were slated to be developed into condos until community members complained. Upon further study bodies were found on the site and now the city is in the process of turning that land into a memorial park. Pineview Cemetery took the place of the old colored cemetery and African Americans were exclusively buried there. Deerfield Beach Memorial Cemetery was the all white cemetery. The land was donated to the city in 1933 by William L. Kester, a merchandise importer who made the stipulation that the land he was giving must be solely used as a cemetery for the Caucasian race. 54 years later in 1987 that changed when the city was sued by the widow of Mayo Howard, who was the second highest ranking black officer in the history of the city's police force. She claimed that the city told her that her husband could not be buried in Memorial Cemetery because of his race. The city denied her claim and reached an out of court settlement where his widow Evelyn received a small settlement, was issued an apology, and Howards body was moved from Pineview into Memorial. Kester's descendants have since issued the statement that they have no problem removing the race clause from the deed. It was common in the 1920's and 1930's for land deeds in Broward county to have race clauses. Although Howard was the first African American to be buried in Memorial he was not the last and the cemetery is integrated now. I came by on a Saturday afternoon to explore the cemetery from a historical perspective. It is located across the street from Pioneer Park. Cemetery residents include Deerfield Beach pioneers James D. and Alice Butler. The Deerfield Beach Historical Society operates a museum in their former home. Unlike some other cemeteries I have visited in South Florida this one is extremely well maintained. The city is doing an excellent job maintaining the grounds. I saw a grave underneath a tree dating back to a soldier from the Spanish American War and the graves of babies from the 30's and 40's when infant mortality was high. To visit this cemetery is to pay respect to the men and women who built Deerfield Beach into the thriving multicultural city it is today.

They R very friendly, professional, kind ,and help U make your arrangements. Highly recommended.read more

Larry, the Rampartap family can't take you enough for your kindness and professionalism through…read moresuch a difficult time. Larry was very patient and thorough, he answered all of our questions. He made this process as seamless as possible. Larry is in the business for all the right reasons, may God continue to bless Eden for all their hard work. Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Larry you deserve much recognition for a job well done! Thanks for going above and beyond for our family. God Bless! Darryl, and Sara Rampartap and family!

In an instant, your emotional world can change.. my dearest friend of 29 yrs ,,left us suddenly…read more. in South Florida,, while I reside in Los Angeles,, a friend of a friend,, who's mortuary service in NC.. Referred..James C.Boyd.. to us..The owner Ms.Boyd,, as well as her assistant Rhonda.. did a phenomenal job helping us ,,they delivered 110%.. of their contractual obligation.. It was a Herculean task.,, expatriating the body back to Costa Rica.. with the US gov.. shut down,, Tallahassee issues,, Costa Rican local issues.. they came through,, completely.. thank you both for every professional courtesy..

I never thought to leave a review for a funeral home, but…read more.. 5 years ago, my baby girl died in my arms. The hospital did not have burial services so I was responsible for transporting my daughter's body directly from the morgue to the funeral home. It made grieving even more difficult being asked questions like "Do you want to bury her or cremate her?" I wanted to say "NEITHER! She should be alive here with me!" Some funeral directors were cold and just focused on making a sale. Some were empathic, but Ms. Avis went the extra mile. She was very warm and genuine. She really cared about my grief and my financial situation. She even drove me to the cemetery on the day we buried my baby girl. We were able to have friends' and family's financial support with a GOFUNDME to help pay for a very beautiful headstone. When you're so deep in grief and lose a loved one unexpectedly, you NEED someone to comfort, support, and help you make decisions about things you don't have much time to think through. We were really blessed to have Ms. Avis and her team be there for us during one of the most difficult times in our life.

This is the Hollywood cemetery for Fred Hunter's Funeral Homes. Fred Hunter Memorial Services is…read morethe only full-service, family-owned and operated funeral home, cemetery and crematory in Broward County, Florida. Fred Hunter's Funeral Homes was established in Detroit, Michigan in the 1890's. The first South Florida location opened almost 60 years and has grown to be one of the largest funeral homes in the area. Fred Hunter's has been owned and operated by the Quinn Family since 2004. They are a 4th generation family in the funeral and cemetery services business. They also own and operate Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood Memorial Gardens West, and Magnolia Cremation Garden and Family Estates. This cemetery is located on 72nd Avenue in Hollywood in a quiet residential neighborhood between Stirling Road and Sheridan Street. Hollywood Memorial Gardens North offers ground burial, an infant section, and outdoor mausoleum crypts. The cemetery is very peaceful. There are beautiful trees and the grounds are well maintained. Most of the graves have flat markers that lie directly on the ground. Statues and other ornamentation are minimal. I saw a number of WWII veterans as well as military personal from other wars. One of the more famous residents of this cemetery is Joey Maxim who passed in 2001. He was light heavy weight champion who outlasted Sugar Ray Robinson in a 1952 title fight.

During one of the hardest times of my life, I was met with compassion and care when planning my…read morefather's funeral. The staff was lovely and amazing to work with. The ease was much needed at such a difficult time. Highly recommend.

I had a very good experience with this funeral home. In a time of grief it's nice to have kindness…read moreand compassion when making arrangements. Their prices are reasonable and they are knowledgeable, patient, and respectful. I highly recommend their services for anyone experiencing a loss.

In our time of grief, the last thing you need is to feel you are being hustled. NOT HERE! Jason was…read moreextremely helpful and kind through our time with him. All things that mattered were handled with grace and dignity. Our brother Michael S. is at peace and so are we. Thank you .