Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc

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Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc

Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery IncFriends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery IncFriends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery Inc
Home
About Us
Events
  • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
  • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
  • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
  • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
  • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
  • Spirit of CR Awards
Projects
Cemetery
  • History
  • Scenic View
  • Community Meetings
  • Founding Black Families
  • Memories of Our Beloved
  • Veterans Burial Listing
  • Cemetery Photo Gallery
News
Support
Contact
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Events
    • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
    • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
    • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
    • Spirit of CR Awards
  • Projects
  • Cemetery
    • History
    • Scenic View
    • Community Meetings
    • Founding Black Families
    • Memories of Our Beloved
    • Veterans Burial Listing
    • Cemetery Photo Gallery
  • News
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Events
    • OCT- Cemetery Clean Up
    • 2026 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2026 MLK Gala Sponsorship
    • 2025 MLK Leadership Gala
    • 2024 MLK Leadership Gala
    • Spirit of CR Awards
  • Projects
  • Cemetery
    • History
    • Scenic View
    • Community Meetings
    • Founding Black Families
    • Memories of Our Beloved
    • Veterans Burial Listing
    • Cemetery Photo Gallery
  • News
  • Support
  • Contact

Projects

Cemetery Strategic Plan

Veterans at Crystal Memorial Gardens

Cemetery Strategic Plan

Create the  first comprehensive foundational document that provides a “road map” for the community to guide the development of the Crystal Memorial Gardens cemetery.  This Strategic Plan will identify the core objectives of fostering financial stability, consistent maintenance and development.

Black Cemetery Network

Veterans at Crystal Memorial Gardens

Cemetery Strategic Plan

Effective August 21, 2023, The Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery is now connected to the Black Cemetery Network (BCN).  The Black Cemetery Network connects living records of forgotten histories through research, advocacy, and collaboration.  

Connect to BCN

Veterans at Crystal Memorial Gardens

Veterans at Crystal Memorial Gardens

View our comprehensive list of Veterans Interred at Crystal Memorial Gardens.  

View Listing

Florida Historical Marker

Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery is working with Citrus County Historical Resources and the Citrus County Historical Society to secure a Historical Marker for Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

  

The Florida Historical Marker Program recognizes historic resources, persons and events that are significant in the areas of architecture, archaeology, Florida history and traditional culture by promoting the placing of historic markers and plaques at sites of historical and visual interest to visitors. The purpose of the program is to increase public awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the state and to enhance the enjoyment of historic sites in Florida by its citizens and tourists. 

Gravesite Location and Excavation

At our historic cemetery, there is a severe problem with flooding and sinking gravesites.  Many have sunken over time and are covered by the earth.   

 

A course with the Florida Public Archaeological Network (FPAN) in April 2024 taught us how to probe for sunken graves.   We have identified over twenty (20) sunken gravesites, have unearthed eight, and there is much more to be done. 


There are no formal records for the historic Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery.   Currently, we rely on the headstones and family memories for gravesite locations and we are working to change that.

Find out more

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Scanning will assist with the discovery and verification of the sunken gravesites in the large areas too big for probing by hand.  We are working in partnership with Gary Ellis and thein partnership with 

Gulf Archaeology Research Institute (GARI).


We are working to address two identified issues at the historic Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 

  • There are no formal records for the cemetery, and 
  • Severe flooding issues over the years caused many gravesites to sink and be completely covered by the earth. The historic cemetery dates back to 1884. 

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Most markers in cemeteries are made of limestone, sandstone, slate, marble, granite, or concrete.  Standards,  precautions, and procedures have been established for cleaning cemetery headstones and markers.  Our team has secured training with the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) for the proper cleaning and care of headstones and markers.

Gravesite Mapping

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Create a detailed visual depiction of the graves and memorial sites within Crystal Memorial Gardens cemetery.


 Gravesite Mapping will identify and record accurate representations of marked and unmarked graves.  

Gravesite Directory

Certified Headstone Cleaning Teams

Gravesite Directory

Create an online, searchable directory of gravesites within Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery.


Also, provide an onsite structure for families and  visitors to locate gravesites at Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery.


FRIENDS OF CRYSTAL MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, INC IS A TAX EXEMPT 501(c)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.  

OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WITH THE FLORIDA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES IS CH73264.  

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352), WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA." 


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