Evergreen Memorial Trust

04/24/2026

Arbor Day reminds us that trees stand as quiet symbols of life, renewal, and lasting legacy. As forester and conservationist John Muir once wrote: “Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, our Be-A-Tree Burial Service honors this beautiful connection between life and nature. Through natural burial and tree planting, a life remembered becomes a living legacy . . . growing, sheltering, and renewing the earth for generations to come.

On this Arbor Day, we celebrate the idea that remembrance can take root and continue to grow. Please call an EMT Family Service Counselor to discuss our Be-A-Tree option at 1-800-870-2593.

04/22/2026

April 22 is Earth Day, and that means us taking a moment to reflect on our relationship with the land that sustains us. At Evergreen Memorial Trust, we believe remembrance can honor that connection. Our Natural Burial Services at Forest Rest in Boones Mill, Virginia, offers a gentle return to the earth.

Natural burial employs no chemical embalming, no vault, and no expensive casket. Families may choose a biodegradable linen shroud or a simple wooden box, helping minimize a burial’s environmental footprint while allowing the land to remain natural and undisturbed.

This Earth Day, we remember that caring for the earth can continue even in the way we say goodbye.

04/20/2026

Mountain View Memorial Park is proud to co-sponsor Franklin County’s Office of Aging Shred-A-Thon with WoodmenLife on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Bring up to three boxes of paper files to be shredded free of charge. Please do not bring notebooks, metal ring binders, or any materials containing metal or plastic. Bring your old papers, personal documents, and sensitive records, and let us help you protect your identity. At our Shred-A-Thon, gone is gone.

04/20/2026

One of the greatest gifts we can leave our families is peace of mind. At Evergreen Memorial Trust, planning ahead allows you to make thoughtful decisions today that will guide and protect the people you love tomorrow. Pre-planning ensures your wishes are clearly known, relieves your family from difficult decisions during emotional moments, and often helps manage future costs.

Most importantly, it gives families the space to focus on what matters most. It gives you time and space for remembering, honoring, and celebrating a life well lived.

A little planning today can bring a great deal of comfort tomorrow. Call now to speak to an EMT Family Service Counselor for a free, no-pressure meeting about your future. It matters, and we know how to help. Call us at 1-800-870-2593.

04/18/2026

Come join us at the Grandin Road Earth Day celebration!

04/17/2026

April 17 marks the birthday of Benjamin Franklin: printer, inventor, statesman, and one of the wisest voices of early America.

Franklin once wrote:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, we believe our shared history lives through the stories we preserve and the lives we remember. Each generation teaches the next not only through words but through the legacy we leave behind.

On Franklin’s birthday, take a moment to reflect on the lessons passed down through your family and community, because remembrance is one of the greatest teachers of all.

04/15/2026

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, we believe families should never be left wondering if everything was taken care of. When we say done, we mean DONE.

The details are handled.
The work is completed.
The promises are kept.
The family can rest easier.

That is the Evergreen difference.

04/13/2026

Roanoke’s Hidden Arboretum Opens for a Special Spring Tree Tour

Evergreen Burial Park will celebrate the arrival of spring with a Tree Walking Tour on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The rain or shine tour will begin at the cemetery’s main office and is open to the public. No registration is required.

The park features more than 25 native and non-native tree species, making it an important urban habitat and a beautiful place for the public to learn about the region’s natural heritage. For over a century, Evergreen’s reputation as an arboretum—the park’s natural, aesthetic, and spiritual significance to the Roanoke community—has been recognized.

The Tree Walking Tour offers visitors a chance to experience both the natural beauty and historical richness of Evergreen Burial Park in a relaxed and educational setting.

For more information about Evergreen Burial Park or the Tree Walking Tour, visit the park’s website or page, or call (540) 342-2593.

04/11/2026

April 11 is National Pet Day . . . a time to celebrate the loyal companions who fill our lives with joy, comfort, and unconditional love.

At Evergreen Memorial Trust, we understand that pets are family. Their pawprints leave lasting marks on our hearts, and their memory deserves the same care and dignity we give to every cherished life. Our Pet Burial Services provide a peaceful place to honor the loyal companions who walked beside us through life’s journey.

At Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, full body or cremation burials are available for dogs, cats, birds, and other small pets. Caskets and Memorials are available.

Please call an EMT Family Service Counselor today at 540-342-7566.

04/08/2026

Connecting with the community sometimes starts with a simple conversation. Each week, Don Wilson, president of Evergreen Memorial Trust, joins WFIR for an “Ask the Expert” segment on the morning show.

Talking with WFIR host Joey Self, Wilson answers real questions that local families often have, from planning ahead and caring for cemetery grounds to honoring pets and supporting community programs.

It’s not advertising. It’s simply a few minutes of helpful conversation over the morning airwaves, sharing knowledge, stories, and ways to better serve families across Southwest Virginia.

https://www.kates-boylston.com/funeral-service-insider/the-spirit-of-the-radio/article_ebf79658-02e7-4903-bee8-c0671ae0ef1a.html

You can listen to the segments anytime at evergreenmemorialtrust.com/podcasts.

The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association’s ICCFA Experience is taking place at the Fort Worth Convention Center April 29-May 1, and Donald Wilson, president of the cemeteries in Southwest

04/08/2026

Stop by our booth at the Salem Senior Expo and meet the helpful staff that will put your mind to ease with your arrangements! Salem Civic Center

04/05/2026

Easter reminds us that hope is never buried forever.

In a season that celebrates renewal and resurrection, we remember that love, memory, and faith endure beyond the grave.

From all of us at Evergreen Memorial Trust, we wish you a peaceful and hopeful Easter.