Evergreen Memorial Trust

08/11/2025

Natural Burial—A Gentle Choice at Forest Rest

Looking for an earth-friendly option? At Forest Rest, natural burials return your loved one to the earth in a simple, beautiful, natural, and cost-effective way. Call us to learn more about our natural burial option, and leave a legacy in harmony with nature.

08/10/2025

Compassion When It Matters Most

During life’s hardest moments, our team at Evergreen Memorial Trust is here and ready to serve you with personal, respectful guidance every step of the way. Because every family deserves care with heart. Each of our EMT Family Service Counselors is trained through professional training and real-life experience to serve you when you need us most.

08/06/2025

Serving Our Community

We serve the Roanoke Valley with locations in Roanoke, Vinton, Boones Mill, and Buena Vista. Evergreen Memorial Trust is close when you need us most. Local care with deep roots means a lot to us because we care about our neighbors. From walking clubs, history days, and bird and tree walks to burial and cremation services, we stay connected to our community.

08/04/2025

Ashes Need a Safe Resting Place

News of forest fires, floods, and other tragedies is a reminder that unsecured ashes in your home can mean gone is gone. If ashes aren’t secured, they can be lost forever. Protect your loved one’s legacy with a permanent cremation interment option that is secure, respectful, and forever at Evergreen Memorial Trust.

08/01/2025

Your First Cost is Your Last at Evergreen Memorial Trust.

No surprises, no hidden fees—just honest, compassionate service when you need it most. Your peace of mind starts with a simple, free call to any of our five EMT locations in Roanoke, Vinton, Boones Mill, and Buena Vista.

07/29/2025

This BBC article might be about another country, but the same issues exist here in the United States. "Gone is gone" is our reminder that it's so important to pre-plan with us so you don't become an unclaimed urn lost to history.

Please call one of our Family Service Counselors today at 540-342-7566 to learn more about our services at Evergreen Memorial Trust.

The Law Commission says funeral directors should be able to send unclaimed ashes back to crematoria.

07/27/2025

Bet you didn't know that the world record for spitting a watermelon seed is 75 feet 2 inches! We'd say try to beat that, but it might be safer to say "seed" you later and just enjoy a cold slice of watermelon on this hot Virginia summer day!

07/25/2025

It can be difficult to talk to someone who has suffered a loss or who is grieving. The desire to say the right thing is real, and the fear of saying the wrong thing is as equally real. Instead of a hollow “cheer up” or “snap out of it” (which we know you know better), try an empathetic, “What can I do to help?” or remind them, “You’re not alone—I’m listening if you want to talk.”

By holding healing space, being patient, and practicing active listening skills, you are giving a person an opportunity to discuss how they are experiencing loss instead of being told how to experience it. Hope this helps!

07/25/2025

Thanks to Mike Ash and for hosting the team at the ballpark last night!

07/24/2025

The Gift No One Talks About—But Everyone Deserves

Life is unpredictable, but one thing is certain: planning ahead brings peace. Purchasing a burial plot or niche now means your family won’t have to make emotional decisions during an already difficult time. It’s a final act of love—one that speaks volumes.

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, we offer:
✔️ Beautiful, park-like grounds
✔️ Affordable pre-planning options
✔️ Personalized spaces that reflect your life and legacy

Come see why so many families trust us to help them plan with purpose and heart.

07/21/2025

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, our burial niches offer a dignified and affordable alternative to traditional burial.

You may be asking yourself, "What exactly is a niche?" A niche is a small, walled compartment that safely houses the urn of cremated remains. It can be granite or glass-fronted, it offers customizable options to memorialize and remember a loved one, and it is budget friendly, especially with our pre-planning options.

Whether you're planning ahead or honoring a loved one’s wishes, our niches are a meaningful way to create a legacy that endures—with less cost and impact on land. Visit Evergreen Memorial Trust to see our available niche spaces in person or call today for a friendly, no-pressure consultation.

07/17/2025

Today is World Emoji Day. Who can read the following emoji-only sentence about how our day is going? Put your answer in the comments AND tell us how your day has been back in emoji-only mode! Here is how our day is going: 🌅☕🍳📧🚶‍😊🎉