In the News
Thousands of flags honor Roanoke veterans
November 8, 2021 Watch the WDBJ-7 story
Evergreen Burial Park takes a step back in time to recognize Roanoke historical figures
October 11, 2021 Watch the WSLS story
Roanoke residents take walk through history to honor veterans at Evergreen Burial Park
May 29, 2021 Watch the WDBJ-7 story
Roanoke cemetery honors heroes laid to rest in Memorial Day interactive tour
May 29, 2021 Watch the WSLS story
Roanoke volunteers place flags on veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day
May 27, 2021 Watch the WDBJ-7 story
Robert E. Lee monument set to move to Evergreen Burial Park, goal is to promote history
September 25, 2020 Watch the WDBJ-7 story
Green Hill Mausoleum:
First “Be A Tree” site in Virginia
In Buena Vista, the Green Hill Mausoleum, owned by Evergreen Memorial, is the very first site in Virginia where someone is becoming a tree. Ellen Rae Houston was not from Buena Vista, and she had no connections with the area. However, on April 28th, 2018, her ashes were planted on a beautiful slope in front of the mausoleum. Houston’s family had found Green Hill online and loved the remarkable view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Snow tampers with timing of last goodbyes
The Roanoke Times featured Evergreen Memorial Trust in an article revealing the affect winter weather has on funeral services. Read the full article in the link below.
Snow tampers with timing of last goodbyes – Roanoke Times_ Local News