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Greenleaf Memorial Park

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Greenleaf Memorial Park

Perpetual Care Cemetery An Endowment Fund ensures the pristine grounds’ maintenance forever without further charge to the family. to 5 p.m.

We provide assistance with your choice of in-ground burial, or placement in one of our Mausoleums and for cremated remains, we offer an Urn Garden for burial and a Columbarium for niche placement. You will be forever in our care in our serene and peaceful surroundings. We will help you honor the memory of your loved ones with integrity. As an authorized Remembrance Process provider, we will assist you in capturing the essence of your loved one and featuring your fondest memories in bronze. We strive to serve our families with their best interests at heart and to honor with integrity the memory of their loved ones. Our goal is to offer professional help that demystifies cemetery details for you. We pledge to listen to your concerns, explain the opportunities available, and to respond to your personal needs. An office is located on the Park Grounds and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. and weekends by appointment. Grounds crew and Family Service personnel are available to work with you at your convenience. Services are held daily except for major holidays. Our phones are answered 24/7, even on holidays.

11/24/2025

Big things are happening at Greenleaf Memorial Park!

We’re excited to share that the roof on our Lakeside Chapel is being fully replaced. This project is more than routine maintenance — it’s part of our ongoing commitment to improving the facilities and grounds of the park so families can continue to gather here in comfort and peace for many years to come.

The Lakeside Chapel has long been a special place of reflection, remembrance, and meaningful goodbyes. By making this upgrade, we’re ensuring the chapel remains a safe, beautiful, and welcoming space for every service, every season, and every family who entrusts us with their care. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the prior owner and longtime steward of Greenleaf, Linda Cotten, for her significant investment and commitment to seeing this project through as we transition into a new chapter.

At Greenleaf, we believe memorial spaces should be as enduring as the love they honor. Each improvement we make — from buildings to landscapes — is guided by a simple promise: to serve families with compassion, dignity, and respect, now and into the future.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your stories and your traditions. We’re here for you today, and we’re building for tomorrow. 💚

11/11/2025

Today we honor all who have served our country—and especially the veterans on our staff who continue to serve families each day through our funeral home and cemetery.

Your dedication, courage, and compassion make a difference in every life you touch. Thank you for your service—past and present. 🇺🇸

11/01/2025

🌸 Happy Birthday Wishes! 🌸
Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our wonderful Family Service Counselor, Nicole Barney Townsend! Her kindness, compassion, and dedication shine through in all that she does. Each day, she provides comfort and guidance to families with such genuine care — and we’re so thankful to have her as part of the Greenleaf Memorial Park family. 💚

10/31/2025

Today, as we celebrate a new chapter in the storied history of Greenleaf Memorial Park, we also honor Linda Cotten (Dodson) as she enters a well-deserved retirement.

For more than seven decades, members of the Cotten family have faithfully cared for these sacred grounds. Linda, alongside her late husband R.L. “Bob” Cotten Jr., and his parents before them, compassionately served thousands of families who entrusted their loved ones to Greenleaf Memorial Park’s care.

For the past 30years, Linda’s leadership and vision have preserved and strengthened her family’s legacy — ensuring that Greenleaf remained a place of beauty, dignity, and comfort.

As she begins this next chapter, Linda now passes the torch on to Rex and Amanda Bennett and their family, who will continue the proud traditions of service that have defined Greenleaf Memorial Park for generations.

Please join us in congratulating Linda Cotten (Dodson) on her remarkable career and well-earned retirement! — Pictured below are Rex & Amanda Bennett along with Dick Dodson & Linda Cotten (Dodson)

10/30/2025

While taking a stroll around the grounds this afternoon, I snapped several photos of the landscape, including this stunning tree, glowing in its autumn colors. Later, while scrolling through the photos I took, I couldn’t help but notice how the sunlight seemed to form an angel above — a gentle reminder that these grounds are a truly sacred place and a comfort to know that we are surrounded by the Lord’s presence. — Psalms 91:11 reminds us that “He will give His angels charge over us.” 🪽💛 (note: this photo was not altered in any way — it is exactly as taken originally)

10/29/2025

The rain may have made for a gray and quiet morning, but we didn’t let that stop us from adding a touch of beauty to our grounds. 🌧️🌷 We planted fresh flowers around the entrance sign, hoping they bring a bit of light and comfort to all who visit. This is just the beginning—many more beautification projects are to come as we continue caring for this special place. 🌿✨ That's our solemn promise.

01/20/2025

Dolores "D'" Marie Stone (née Sanguine), born on March 20, 1934, in St. Johnsville, NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

D' was a spirited and driven individual with a perfectionist streak and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved dancing and socializing, bringing joy to those around her. A lifelong partner to Vernon "Vern" Francis Stone, D' and Vern were childhood sweethearts who married right out of high school. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter.

The couple retired to New Bern, NC, where they spent over 20 years forming cherished friendships. D' became an active member of the Women's Club of New Bern, earning recognition for her award-winning flower arrangements. She and Vern were also known for their weekly visits to Attitudes to s**g dance, a passion they shared that showcased their harmony and connection.

After suffering a stroke in 2020, D' relocated to Raleigh for healthcare but maintained her independence at The Cardinal at North Hills for most of her remaining years.

D' was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vern on August 10, 2018, after nearly 67 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Stone and Susan Hand, along with Susan's husband Edward Hand. Sister Patricia Sitterly and husband Russ. Brother-in-law Paul Stone and wife Sally.

D' and Vern reunite in eternity to continue their timeless dance together at Greenleaf Memorial Park, New Bern, NC.

11/16/2023

Greenleaf Memorial Park supports the New Bern High School Bears Football Team! GO BEARS!! 🏈🐻❤️

02/04/2021

As a friendly reminder, all Christmas decorations should be removed from bronze memorials by February 15th. Please call our office, 252-633-1440, if you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you.

05/23/2020

Thank you to Bonnie Zimmerman, member of the American Legion Unit 24 Auxiliary, and Lori Paone who spent a rainy day placing flags for approximately 1700 Veterans. We are grateful for their willingness to help us honor our Veterans.

11/11/2019

Thanking all Veterans for their service today and everyday!

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900 River Road
New Bern, NC
28562

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12526331440

Website

http://greenleafmemorialpark.com/

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