Evergreen Memorial Cemetery — Attraction in Bloomington

While beautiful and full of history, I am deeply disappointed with Evergreen Cemetery’s policy of throwing away grave decorations and memorials only a week after they were placed on the grave. While I understand real flowers need to be discarded, I fail to understand why fake flowers and other items are tossed after one week. And then to require people to purchase a $300 vase from the cemetery in order to avoid their items being discarded? That is wrong. Many people who visit weekly simply cannot afford to bring new decorations every week. It is incredibly disrespectful to visitors, and gives off the impression that this cemetery views the family and friends of the deceased as profit rather than grieving members of...

Cemeteries are for the living and Evergreen has always been a positive experience! I've been coming here for the annual Cemetery Walk in the autumn and to look after two (2) plots. Pathways are clear to ride your bike and walk your dogs. Friends, please do your part and keep Evergreen clean! Lastly, if you see a person (including myself) at a grave, that is NOT an open invitation to walk over to that person and impose your religious beliefs. Religion and/or lack of religion is a personal choice. Be respectful of others- even if they don't share your...

Although a Bloomington native, this was my first attendance of the Fall Cemetery Walk. The Guides do an amazing job setting the stage for the actors and do a great job working with the crowd, answering what questions they can, and keeping all the group moving to the next actor! Can not say enough positive about the beautiful afternoon I spent at Evergreen! I...