Love in Action
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Love, evidenced by your support.
"Everywhere in Elmwood one encounters evidence of the love entertained by the living for the dead."
Those words were written about Elmwood Cemetery over 130 years ago by the then-president of the cemetery association. It might sound old-fashioned, but it's true, even today. Visit Elmwood Cemetery, and you will see that the staff and volunteers have been working to make and keep it beautiful. When you see it, you realize that Elmwood Cemetery is deeply loved.
I spoke with someone recently who asked, “What are Elmwood’s greatest needs?” The answer came easily. Elmwood Cemetery is a nonprofit organization, and like any other nonprofit, we need your support for the cemetery’s care. Mowing and edging the grass, trimming trees, repairing streets, and performing hundreds of maintenance needs in any given week are our top priorities.
Just recently, Elmwood finished an expensive but necessary bridge repair. Our iconic bridge dates to 1904. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places. This is just one of the pieces to the puzzle that is caring for a 172-year-old property.
Mr. Lenow continued in his writing: "There is not in all this broad land a more attractive spot."
How many times have we heard from visitors that Elmwood is stunning, beautiful, magnificent, magical, and unbelievable? We can’t say, but it’s a thrill to receive the kind words and compliments. It means that as long as Elmwood has been around, we have performed our work because we have support from people like you.
Your generosity makes all the difference. Please support the cemetery’s care and maintenance today. Help us to secure, protect, and maintain this historic jewel in Memphis, TN. Your family members and friends who are buried here deserve nothing less. Thank you.