Month: September 2015

Grace lawn Cemetery, Edmond OK

This cemetery is rich in history as well as community pride. The founder of the local newspaper, Edmond Sun Times, is laid to rest here as well as most of the founding fathers of Edmond. The amazing headstones of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s are well groomed and cared for by the city of Edmond.

 

Even though the original iron gate entryway is no longer open as the city has made new entryways for the cemetery they still stand as a moment in  Edmond’s history. The markers in the pictures above are from the 1800’s and are made of solid stone including the crosses. It is hard to imagine the labor that went into not only making these markers bit setting them!
The first children of Edmond, another reminder of the sacrifices made by families who chose to come west for the Oklahoma Land Run.
 

Memorial Park Cemetery, Edmond OK

On a recent visit to my daughter’s house in OKC I ask if she would take me to a couple of cemeteries I had noticed previously when shopping in Edmond. 

Memorial Park Cemetery was the first stop. The stone wall was intriguing to me. This cemetery is a mix of old world and new corporate cemetery. Dignity is the current owner and caretaker of this vast 175 acre cemetery.  Yes , 175  acres. Dignity has preserved the classic buildings from the 1930’s while still providing for a variety of new that people expect.

Along with the stone wall the original chapel remains open and used when requested. The stone bell tower with reflecting pool is a piece of art and has a working bell in the tower. The ivy growing on one side of the bell tower makes you wonder if you haven’t stepped back in time.

The new funeral home has been built across the street which shows a respect for the original grounds and building. The staff was kind and willing to answer questions when I popped in on a Saturday.

Floralmemorials / Cemetery Placement

These pictures give you a view of how the crosses look placed at a grave. I offer placement service for any cemetery in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Purchase crosses from one of the online markets that I sell and I can deliver and place the cross within Sedgwick county for a fee of $10.00 per placement. I will take photo of your loved one’s grave and email you a photo.

Guidelines for Cross Placement Service:

  • Sedgwick County only!

  • $10.00 per cross regardless of location.

  • floralmemorial purchases only

  • Please verify cemetery guidelines before placing order