Richmond Cemeteries

Learn about Cemetery Symbolism

Emmanuel Church and Cemetery

Shawn Lyman is reaching out to families who have ancestors buried in Evergreen Cemetery who are willing to help clean up and maintain the cemetery. The cemetery is an historic African-American cemetery that is overgrown with greenery and has suffered vandalism. He would like to insure that those resting there receive the respect that they deserve. Contact him if you would like to help with this effort.

Evergreen Cemetery

A black cemetery

overgrown and forgotten,

lost in antiquity

Maggie Walker and her family

are at rest here.

Hebrew Cemetery

The only  Jewish Military burial ground

outside of the Nation of Israel

Hollywood Cemetery

Perched high on the bluffs overlooking the River James, Hollywood Cemetery is a fitting resting place for those distinguished souls buried there. This photographic tour captures not only the beauty of the park-like setting, but the tender emotions one feels as they stroll through these hallowed grounds.

We often visit Hollywood Cemetery, photographing monuments and recording information inscribed on them for inclusion on this site. We will gladly photograph your ancestor's resting place and include it in this collection.

The Trefoil Tombstone Mystery  -  by Jane Garnett

Jewish Confederate Soldiers' Monument

St. John's Church and Cemetery