Memorial Park Cemetery has been serving the needs of St. Petersburg Florida residents since the mid 1940s. As one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Pinella County, services provided by the compassionate staff have well met the needs of grieving family and friends for decades. The beautifully manicured grounds of Memorial Park Cemetery encompass over 100 acres of sprawling, lush green lawns, distinguished by the ?Life of Christ? Chapel with it?s twelve glorious mosaics depicting the life of Christ. Surrounded by a veteran?s garden and a memorial with five honor flags from each military branch of the United States Armed Services, Memorial Park Cemetery offers a variety of services to meet a number of denominational, cultural and heritage needs. The grounds offer two mausoleums, a variety of garden sections for traditional burial services, a columbarium, cremation niches and gardens. Memorial Park Cemetery is also the final resting place of Alfred Pugh, famous combat veteran from the First World War, as well as sports figures and St. Petersburg area founders, politicians and residents. Staff at the cemetery take pride in their ability to honor military veterans and civilians who have made an impact on the community and heritage of St. Petersburg, one of the oldest settlements in the United States. For decades, staff at Memorial Park Cemetery have dedicated themselves to offering compassionate and kind services for area residents, and will continue to do so well into the 21st century. Memorial Park Cemetery may be accessed via Florida?s Interstate 275, with a turnoff onto 54th Avenue North. Surrounded by the history and heritage of one of the most famous and dignified settlements on the eastern coast, visitors to Memorial Park Cemetery may be assured that loved ones are honored with respect and dignity. |