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Forest Park Cemetery

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Forest Park Cemetery

Forest Park Cemetery was founded in 1917 and has become one of Louisiana's premier cemeteries. Our ex We have more than 35,000 residents amongst our 134 acres.

Serving the greater Shreveport and Bossier City metro areas, Forest Park Cemetery offers a wide range of burial options, including above-ground mausoleums, in-ground grave-sites, cremation monuments, and family sections.

03/06/2026

🌸🐰 Forest Park Easter Eggstravaganza – We Need Your Help! 🐣🌸
Forest Park Cemetery will be hosting our Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28th, and we are looking for local businesses who would like to partner with us to help make this a fun and memorable event for families in our community.
We are currently looking for:
🎁 Raffle Donations – Gift baskets or items valued at $25 or more to be raffled during the event
🎶 Entertainment – A DJ or live music to help create a festive atmosphere
📸 Photographer – Someone to take Easter Bunny photos that families can download using a QR code
🏢 Event Sponsors – Sponsors are welcome to place a business sign at the event to help promote their business to attending families
This is a great opportunity to support a community event while promoting your business. We would love to work with local businesses to make this a special day for the families in our area.
If your business would like to donate, sponsor, or help in any way, please send us a message or contact us directly.
Thank you for helping us make this event a success for our community! 🌷

03/03/2026

Come out and enjoy your day with us for our Easter Eggstravaganza! It will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 as we know families will have plans the weekend of Easter. We will have games crafts, face painting, food and so much more! Please share this and come have some family fun with us!

01/06/2026

Before and After

Restoring dignity. Preserving history.
This transformation is part of our ongoing commitment to bring Forest Park Cemetery back to peak condition—one section at a time. Every headstone, every tree, every pathway deserves care and respect.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

As we walk the grounds of this cemetery, we are reminded of the tremendous heroes laid to rest here—each with a story of service that helped shape the freedoms we cherish today.

May we never forget their legacy.
May we always speak their names.
May we honor them not just today, but every day.

Thank you, Veterans.
Your service lives on in our hearts. ❤️🤍💙

10/23/2025

🍂 As the leaves change and the air grows crisp, we’re reminded of the beauty in every season of life. Autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and cherish the memories of our loved ones who remain close in our hearts.
Take a moment this week to visit, reflect, and find peace in the quiet comfort of this season. 🍁

09/29/2025

🍂 Autumn Reflections 🍂
The leaves will soon begin to change, and with them comes a gentle reminder of the beauty in every season of life. As the colors of fall arrive, our cemetery remains a place of peace, reflection, and enduring love.

If there is anything we can do to assist you while visiting, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 🌿

"Like the autumn leaves, memories may fade from view, but love endures forever." 🍁

09/18/2025

🌿 We want to share an update with you all. Our team is continuing to work section by section—raising and leveling downed monuments, filling sunken graves, and clearing away debris and brush.

The kind words and positive comments we’ve received truly mean the world to us. Your encouragement reminds us why this work is so important, and we are fully committed to continuing this progress to restore and maintain our cemeteries with the care they deserve.

If you ever notice something that needs extra attention, please don’t hesitate to contact our office or send us a direct message here on Facebook.

Thank you all for your continued support—it makes all the difference. 🌹

09/11/2025

📅 September 11, 2001 – We Remember

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who rose with courage on one of our nation’s darkest days.

As we reflect on this anniversary, may we never forget the importance of unity, compassion, and resilience. 🇺🇸✨

Let us keep in our hearts all who were taken too soon, those who sacrificed to protect others, and the countless lives touched by the tragedy of September 11th.

We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.

09/05/2025

🌿 Cemetery Fact 🌿

The word cemetery comes from the Greek word koimeterion, meaning “a place of rest.” ✨ In ancient times, it was often used to describe a sleeping place—symbolizing the belief that death is not the end, but a peaceful rest until we meet again. 💙

08/28/2025

🌿 A Place of Peace and Reflection 🌿

Cemeteries are more than resting places; they are sacred grounds where love, memory, and faith endure. Each headstone tells a story, and every visit is a reminder that our bonds with loved ones are never broken—they simply take on a different form.

As we walk these grounds, may we find comfort in the quiet, strength in the legacy left behind, and peace in knowing that love is eternal. 💙

✨ Today, we pause to honor those who rest here and to hold close the families who continue to cherish their memory.

08/21/2025

🌿 Cemetery Fact of the Day 🌿

Did you know that headstones were traditionally placed at the head of a grave to mark the resting place and honor the individual buried there? The practice dates back thousands of years, and over time, it became a way for families to preserve history, tell stories, and create a lasting tribute for future generations.

When you walk through a cemetery, every stone you see represents not just a name, but a life lived and remembered.

✨ Cemeteries are truly outdoor history books, holding generations of memories in one place.

08/19/2025

🌿 A Place of Remembrance & Care 🌿

As we move through this week, we are reminded that cemeteries are not only places of rest, but also places of reflection, history, and family legacy. Every stone tells a story, and every visit keeps memories alive.

Our team continues daily efforts to preserve the beauty and dignity of these sacred grounds. Whether it’s keeping the lawns trimmed, clearing brush, or maintaining the roads, each step forward is done with care for the families who trust us.

Thank you to all who visit, share kind words, and notice the progress being made. Together, we are honoring the past while protecting these spaces for future generations.

💐 If you are visiting today, we wish you peace, comfort, and connection as you walk among the legacies of those who came before us.

Address

3700 St Vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA
71103

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.forestparkcemetery.com/

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