Support the Preservation of Legacy
Support Our Historic Cemetery
Preserving Legacy. Restoring Dignity. Honoring Generations.
Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery is committed to the preservation, protection, and restoration of one of our community’s most historically significant sacred grounds—ensuring that those laid to rest are remembered with honor, care, and enduring respect.
Through structured preservation, historical research, and community stewardship, we are restoring not only a cemetery—but a legacy.
Our Mission
The Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery exists to lead with intention, structure, and respect in the preservation of this historic site.
Our work is guided by three core pillars:
Preservation
Safeguarding historic graves, structures, and records through professional assessment and conservation practices.
Restoration
Implementing strategic restoration efforts to stabilize, protect, and respectfully renew the cemetery grounds.
Stewardship
Engaging the community while honoring the cultural and historical significance of the site with care and responsibility.
Be Part of This Defining Work
Impact Giving Levels
Why Your Support Matters
Impact Giving Levels
$50 — Preservation Supporter
Supports cleaning and care of gravesites
$250 — Restoration Advocate
Contributes to headstone repair and stabilization
$1,000 — Legacy Builder
Helps fund mapping, documentation, and preservation planning
$5,000+ — Heritage Steward
Supports major initiatives like flood mitigation efforts.
Trust + Credibility
Why Your Support Matters
Impact Giving Levels
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Community-led, professionally supported
- Aligned with state preservation standards
Why Your Support Matters
Why Your Support Matters
Why Your Support Matters
For decades, this sacred ground has gone without the resources required for proper preservation.
Today, you have the opportunity to be part of restoring:
- Names that were nearly lost
- Graves that remain unmarked
- A history that deserves to be honored
Support Legacy Preservation
A Legacy Worth Preserving
Your contribution directly funds restoration, protection, and documentation of one of Florida’s most historically significant African American cemeteries.
Established in 1884, this cemetery represents a vital part of our shared history.
Give Today. Preserve Forever.
Join Us in Stewardship - Partnership Organization
Partnership Organization
We would love to have your organization join us in stewardship— to honor, preserve, and protect this sacred historic ground.
Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Inc
Hours
Today | By Appointment |
Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of this historic sacred ground.
As a volunteer organization, we do not maintain regular office hours.
However, we are always accessible and available to serve our community through the following:
Website: www.friendsofcmgcemetery.com
Email: friendsofcmgcemetery@gmail.com
Meetings: By appointment
We remain committed to our mission and welcome your inquiries
Join Us in Stewardship - Volunteer Sign Up
Volunteer Sign Up
Join us in stewardship—honor, preserve, and protect this sacred historic ground.
Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Inc
Phone: (352)464-3393 Email: friendsofcmgcemetery@gmail.com
Hours
Today | By Appointment |
Friends of Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of this historic sacred ground.
As a volunteer organization, we do not maintain regular office hours.
However, we are always accessible and available to serve our community through the following:
Website: www.friendsofcmgcemetery.com
Email: friendsofcmgcemetery@gmail.com
Meetings: By appointment
We remain committed to our mission and welcome your inquiries