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Honor life. Enjoy nature. Learn history. Find peace.

From soothing rooms to acres of nature, Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens is a scenic place to be. Visit us to pay respect, celebrate life and enjoy the environment. We hold community events ranging from healing workshops to cemetery tours. You’ll find memorials dating back to the late 1800's, branches offering broad shade and peaceful corners for reflection. Visit to honor memories. Visit to learn the landscape. Visit to find quiet joy.

Cemetery Gate Hours: Standard Time (Fall/Winter) 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday – Saturday Cemetery Gate Hours - Daylight Savings: Daylight Savings (Spring/Summer) 8:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday – Saturday

Office Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday - Friday Anytime by Appointment

Explore Our Location

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May, 2026

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    09
    Mother's Day Weekend
    May 9th from 10AM to 2PM & May 10th from 11AM to 4PM Join us on Mother's Day weekend for two special days celebrating and remembering mom. Free Carnation for family and guests. Flowers for your loved one's grave will be available for purchase. Our staff will be on site to help with information and directions.
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    Memorial Day Ceremony 2026
    Please join us as we gather to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are honored to welcome our guest speaker, Corey Thompson, grandson of a D-Day soldier and graduate of The Citadel. The ceremony will include a special presentation by the CMPD Honor Guard, along with meaningful musical tributes by Verna Clark and soloist John Leon Lewis. Our traditional caisson will be provided by Happy Trails, adding a powerful and symbolic tribute to the service. Lunch will be served following the ceremony as we continue in fellowship and remembrance.

June, 2026

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    21
    Father's Day
    June 21st from 11AM to 4PM Join us on Father's Day in celebrating and remembering dad. Free Carnation for family and guests. Flowers for your loved one's grave will be available for purchase. Our staff will be on site to help with information and directions.

December, 2026

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    19
    Wreaths Across America
    Dr. John Gouch and Gethsemane Memorial Gardens cordially invite you to join us as we remember our 400+Veterans buried @ Gethsemane by laying a wreath in their memory. *To sponsor a wreath please go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org, apply to Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, NC or simply drop a check off at our office and we will place the order. Special Guest(s): All Veterans in Attendance *Light Refreshments served following the ceremony *This event is open to the public! *Sponsored by: “Daughters of the American Revolution” Saturday, December 19, 2025 @ 10 AM Gethsemane Memorial Gardens 1520 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 (704) 596-5417

Events & Ceremonies

Our cemetery plays host to many local community and private events. For your family, we can be a beautiful venue for a gathering for your own special event, or come attend an event that we host.