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At Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.
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- Onsite servicesAvailable
- Free parking garageNot available
- Free parking lotAvailable
- Free street parkingNot available
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Evergreen Memorial Gardens - KFL
3733 US Highway 231 North, Panama City, FL
32404, United States
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- RFRobert FerrellNov 15, 20255.0Always clean and maintained, its a place you wish not to visit but in the end we will all end up in the ground and this is a nice place
- CKCindy KirklandJun 24, 20225.0Always kept up very good and always looks Great.
- AHAshton HurdNov 14, 20185.0My friend skyler dinese lessig is getting harried there 😫ðŸ˜
Frequently Asked Questions About Evergreen Memorial Gardens - KFL
Why are funerals so expensive?
When compared to other major life events like births and weddings, funerals are not expensive. A wedding costs at least three times as much; but because it is a happy event, wedding costs are rarely criticized. A funeral home is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these expenses must be factored into the cost of a funeral.
Additionally, the cost of a funeral includes not only merchandise, like caskets, but the services of a funeral director in making arrangements; filing appropriate forms; dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, newspapers and others; and seeing to all the necessary details.
Do I have to make different funeral arrangements if I choose cremation?
It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a family member, usually in an urn, scattered on private property, or at a place that was significant to the deceased. (It would always be advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.)
Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision.
What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.
Can we scatter the cremated remains?
If you wish to have your ashes scattered somewhere, it is important to discuss your wishes to be scattered ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the cremation ashes scattering ceremony, as they might want to let your funeral professional assist in the scattering ceremony. Funeral directors can also be very helpful in creating a meaningful and personal ash scattering ceremony that they will customize to fit your families specific desires. The services can be as formal or informal as you like. Scattering services can also be public or private. Again, it is advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.
If I am cremated, can I be buried with my spouse even if he or she was in a casket?
Yes — Depending upon the cemetery's policy, you may be able to save a grave space by having the cremains buried on top of the casketed remains of your spouse, or utilize the space provided next to him/her. Many cemeteries allow for multiple cremated remains to be interred in a single grave space.
What do I need to know about income tax when I lose a spouse?
Uncertainty about income tax issues can add to the stress experienced from the death of a spouse. You should meet with your family attorney and/or tax advisor as soon as possible to review your particular tax and estate circumstances. Bring a detailed list of your questions to the meeting. If you do not have an attorney or tax advisor, call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040 for answers to specific tax questions.
Why do funerals offered by Evergreen Memorial Gardens tend to be expensive?
Funerals involve 24-hour labor-intensive services, extensive facilities such as viewing rooms and hearses, and include costs for merchandise like caskets plus services of funeral directors coordinating arrangements and paperwork.
Do I need to make different arrangements if I choose cremation at Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Cremation offers flexibility; you can have a funeral before cremation, a memorial during or after with the urn, or a committal service. Services can be held at places of worship, the funeral home, or crematory chapel.
What options are available for the cremated remains at Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Cremated remains can be buried in a cemetery plot, kept by family in an urn, scattered on private property or significant places, and memorial options include bronze memorials, monuments, cremation niches, or scattering gardens.
Can cremated remains be scattered and how is this managed?
Yes, ashes can be scattered privately or publicly; funeral directors can assist in creating a meaningful scattering ceremony. Local regulations apply and should be checked in advance.
Is it possible for cremated remains to be buried with a spouse who was casketed at Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Yes, depending on cemetery policy, cremains may be buried on top of a casket or next to the spouse's remains, and multiple cremated remains can often share a single grave space.
What payment options does Evergreen Memorial Gardens accept?
Payment options include American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
What are the operating hours for Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Evergreen Memorial Gardens is open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays.
Is parking available at Evergreen Memorial Gardens and is it free?
Yes, onsite parking is available and it is free of charge.
How can nearby medical facilities like Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center assist customers visiting Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Nearby hospitals such as Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center and Panama City ER provide emergency and medical services, offering support for visitors who may need medical assistance during their visits.
What other nearby services can customers access when visiting Evergreen Memorial Gardens?
Customers can access nearby services including grocery shopping at Winn-Dixie, financial services like Western Union and Coinme, and home improvement supplies at Townsend Building Supply and Panama Cabinet Company.