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The loss of a loved one can cause great sadness and grief for the deceased's family and friends. After a loved one passes away, a number of considerations come into […]

When it comes to paying respect to our departed loved ones or choosing a final resting place for ourselves or family members, the selection of the right cemetery is essential. […]

Losing a loved one is never easy. It is a time of immense emotional pain and grief. During this period, it is important to find ways to honor and remember […]

What is a Build-to-Suit Estate? Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery offers a unique option for families looking for a final resting place for their loved ones: Build to Suit Estates. These […]

Choosing a burial option can be a difficult and emotional task. It's important to consider your personal beliefs and preferences, as well as the needs and wishes of your loved […]

End-of-life planning is an important but often difficult topic to think about. It's natural to want to avoid thinking about our mortality, but having a plan in place ahead of […]

A mausoleum is an above-ground building for the burial of a deceased person or people. It can be small and contain one body, or it can be large enough to […]

A lot of people are choosing cremation over burial as their final resting place. If you're undecided about what to do with your body after the loss, here are some […]

The best thing you can do for a grieving person is to ask them about the person they lost, how they're coping and how they're feeling. This will help them […]

It can be hard to plan for the inevitable, but it's even harder to prepare for the loss of a loved one. If you don't have a burial plot picked […]

The process of planning funeral arrangements after a loved one passes on can be overwhelming. We understand that you want to make all the right choices to honor your loved […]

Ground burials are the most common burial choice for people in the US. They allow for outdoor visitations and give the option to be buried alongside other family members. To […]

At Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery, we know that when you’re going through the grief process of losing a loved one, the last thing you need is added stress on top […]

When it comes to thinking of end-of-life services, whether pre-planning for ourselves or making those final decisions for our loved ones, cremation is an increasingly popular option that comes to […]

Many of us like to avoid the topic of funeral arrangements and wills, saving them for another day. While we love to push the thought aside and save it for […]

There has been an ongoing debate between the benefits of cremation versus burial for several years. Over the past 50 years, cremations have become more popular in the United States. […]

When it comes to planning for your future, you may feel secure in many areas. You may have a solid career path ahead of you, a plan for homeownership and […]

Cemeteries are built around beautiful landscapes creating a peaceful outdoor scenery to help memorialize loved ones. Over the years however, cemeteries have seen a rise in death tolls, and are […]

Our everyday lives consist of trying to do it all. We plan around our busy schedules and make time for what matters most. It could be family, important events or […]

When someone we love passes away, the only thing that is left behind is, you guessed it, their memory. With every day that passes by thereafter, it becomes more difficult […]

Finding your family’s final resting place will dictate how much care actually goes into their remembrance. Although most cemeteries have been around for centuries, most do not have the adequate […]

You may have heard the terms “death notice” and “obituary” used simultaneously in funeral settings. However, they do differ in their own ways. While both can be written by family […]

The final disposition of your loved one does not always necessarily need to be in the form of in-ground burial. Now, there are other options available that are more common […]

Weighing down on the type of cemetery option an individual wants to use for a loved one often depends on different circumstances such as personal preference, beliefs, traditions or a […]

Life has a way of giving us many wonders. Even after death, there are still ways a family member or close friend can help make a burial a memorable one […]

Cremation Burial has become a popular choice for cemetery options and has been on the rise across multiple religious affiliations. Finding proper guidance to plan a cremation burial service is […]

We often underestimate how fast time flies by. The “I’ll do it tomorrow”, is never guaranteed because all we really have is now. Planning ahead with pre-need cemetery planning, for […]

An obituary is written to share the news to the public once a loved one has passed. Usually posted online, in the local newspaper or in a pamphlet during the […]

As a family member of a deceased veteran, we know the importance of having a designated spot to honor your loved one’s name and their active duty across national services. […]

By definition, a mausoleum is a burial place that houses a tomb and its structure through a building. Did you know? The use of a mausoleum originated by the Greek […]

When a loved one passes, one often thinks about where they will be memorialized. Certainly, the type of disposition one chooses becomes a place of remembrance. So how does one […]

When one thinks of cremating a loved one, the first thing that usually comes to mind is keeping the ashes safe in an urn. While this option is very common […]

When honoring a loved one’s final moments, you should always choose a memorial that is not only special but holds an everlasting gift for your family and friends as well. […]

Deciding on cremation burial is a universal option most families find to be the easiest to work with once a loved one passes. Cremation has been around since the Stone […]

You may have seen a video slideshow with photographs before a funeral containing fond memories for the loved ones in attendance to reflect on. Imagine if all of these precious […]

Cremation burials have become the new era for the “afterlife” in cemeteries when it comes to preserving a loved one's ashes. Why is it so popular, you might ask? There […]

When a loved one passes away there are many decisions to make. One thing you might be contemplating doing but aren’t sure about is having a memorial service or funeral […]

When you lose a loved one,  it can be extremely hard, especially, if you are the one handling the arrangements. Many people simply cannot handle the process of planning a […]

When someone passes away and they are cremated, oftentimes we think that’s it. There is no physical body to bury anymore and therefore there is no funeral or memorial. Unfortunately, […]

Having a loved one pass can be an extremely devastating event. It’s a time for family and friends to mourn, and honor the memory of their loved one. Many during […]

Cemeteries exist to honor memories of our lost loved ones. They're a final resting place, and a place that families can spend time at to mourn their loss; a space […]

A cemetery is an important final resting ground for a loved one after they’ve passed away. A space where many people experience their most vulnerable, emotional moments. It may seem […]

Imagine visiting your loved ones in an in-ground built private setting while reminiscing all the beautiful memories with only your family and friends. This is exactly what you can expect […]

Do you want to visit somewhere different during these challenging times? Although a cemetery may seem dull from afar, it is both a gathering place and a zen environment for […]

Figuring out what to say to a grieving friend who has just lost someone special can be difficult. You want to be comforting and supportive about their loss, but how […]

Traditionally, memorials are made from bronze materials because of their known durability and resistance. At Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery, you can personalize your loved one’s memorial to fit their personality […]

Selecting the proper funeral arrangements for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming and not a process one looks forward to planning. While traditional ground burials and cremations are […]

Many beautiful large cemeteries lie in the skirts of Mobile, Alabama. Most of which are noted as investor-owned. Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery is one of the few that are not […]

Whether you’re pre-need or facing the difficult decision of how to pick a gravestone that’s right for your lost loved one, there’s a lot to take in during this time. […]

When it comes to cemeteries, the city of Mobile, Alabama, has a variety of different options for you and your loved ones to consider. Many may think that picking a […]

Whether you’re experiencing the death of a loved one or are planning in advance, it’s important to know the burial options that are available in your area. At Mobile Memorial […]

Your loved one’s passing deserves more than just their name and date of birth and death imprinted on their headstone or cemetery marker. They deserve to be remembered for who […]

You may have realized that more Americans are choosing cremation over traditional burials. That’s because funerals are typically an expensive service for most families to cover, not to mention additional […]

Buying a home, getting married and having children are all important moments in life that require a fair amount of planning. But what about preplanning your Cemetery Arrangements? It’s not […]

Having to decide between cremation and a traditional ground burial is one of the biggest decisions a family will make when preparing funeral arrangements for their loved one. There are […]

During Christmastime, we are often reminded of seasons past spent with those we love. When those closest to us have passed on, one may want to honor their time by […]

Going up to your loved one’s gravestone brings up so many beautiful memories. So many, though, that it can be hard to remember every single one. With the help of […]

When trying to find the right cemetery for your deceased loved ones or simply wanting to schedule the best pre-need planning options, we are here to help. The costs of […]

Different methods of body deposition and entombment are available here in our gardens. From the types of containers to materials used for storing to the temperatures, there are many options […]

When choosing the disposition of your loved one, you want to make sure they are laid to rest in a place that feels right to you or preferably where your […]

The passing of a loved one can be an extremely sad and grief-filled time for family and friends of the deceased. Many factors come into play immediately after a loved […]

The grief that is present after tragic experiences like community violence can leave many feeling depressed, angry and even fearful. A lot of times grief that stems from community violence […]

Losing a loved one can feel like drowning. You may experience pangs of panic, hopelessness and pain. Whether your loss is sudden or anticipated, it’s never easy to deal with […]

In this day and age, we have been exposed to so many stories of loss and grief. For some, it has changed their view of the world we live in. […]

Much like writing your own obituary or living will, there also exists pre-need planning for your own funeral. While the subject may seem dispirited, it is important to plan and […]

At Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery, one of our missions is to help the family of the loved one with their loss. One question we often get asked is “How can […]

Everyone has a great story to tell. After the loss of a loved one, stories allow us to reminisce priceless moments one has experienced. These stories also help keep the […]

Going over your loved one’s final wishes can be extremely hard. But, no matter how difficult it is, it is an important discussion to have. No one really wants to […]

Going through the grief of losing a loved one is hard enough. During this difficult time, the last thing you may be concerned about is cemetery etiquette. However, knowing the […]

Not knowing where to turn following loss can be a tough road to navigate. While there isn’t a map to guide you through the grieving process, there are several resources […]

  When a loved one is grieving, it is common to feel anxious and uneasy when trying to provide them with support. Sometimes words can be misconstrued and come out […]

The person who knows you best is yourself. By writing your own obituary, you save the burden of your loved ones to write one for you at a time that […]

There is said to be five stages of grief: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These stages don’t occur in a certain order and are different for everyone. […]

It’s natural to want to reach out to friends and family when you are going through a personal struggle. But sometimes you need a little more support from those outside […]

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things anyone can experience. While we want to express our sympathy, sometimes it’s hard to find the right words. Read more […]