The Gardens At Olive Branch Cemetery

We often talk about Reflections being a unique way to view history but when a cities or churches records have been destroyed, the funerals might be your only key to finding the roots of a community. We joined GH Herrmann Funeral Home for the dedication of a cemetery that had been moved to allow for progress in the Greenwood community. The graves in the cemetery dated back too the 1800s and with two fires having destroyed the records it will take a team archaeologists to help. That's is just what is going on here, the family at GH Herrmann, while moving each grave to a new location within The Gardens At Olive Branch grounds are working with archaeologists to put some of the history back together. So many people have interest in ancestry these days and filling the gaps here could help many folks on their quest to trace back roots. I have often wondered how far my family goes back in the United States; it has been easier to find records in Scotland. I guess that is what makes it fun.

We shared the day with an open house and then a very touching dedication that included bagpipes and a dove release. These are both services the funeral home offers and for those not having experienced either it was a one of a kind day. The staff and family great guests all day, shared some history and fellowship then joined everyone for a lovely meal.

This is a wonderful group of caring funeral directors and an amazing facility.