Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Garden
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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Garden

Also known as All Saints Memorial Garden

Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA

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The memorial garden began in 1994 when a committee was formed and it was decided that 'All Saints' (the original name given our parish by the Bishop) would become the name of the garden. All Saints Memorial Garden was consecrated to the 'Glory of Almighty God' on Palm Sunday 1995.

With much hard work, the committee began to create a beautiful enclave from an open field, a handful of palms, and a dozen pine trees. A stone altar was constructed and water flows from within to a pool below reminding us of the water of baptism. Benches are provided to sit, relax and reflect; a Gazebo is there to protect us from the rain; and statues remind us of those who loved God's creations. This is truly a wonderful preserve providing solace and serenity to all who enter therein.

The guiding concept behind All Saints Memorial Garden is to provide a simple, dignified memorial for the cremated remains of loved ones. The refined ashes of each individual are placed directly into the ground to preserve the natural living state of the garden. A memorial plaque containing information of each interred individual is kept in the church. A record of the approximate location of each interment is also maintained.







The memorial garden began in 1994 when a committee was formed and it was decided that 'All Saints' (the original name given our parish by the Bishop) would become the name of the garden. All Saints Memorial Garden was consecrated to the 'Glory of Almighty God' on Palm Sunday 1995.

With much hard work, the committee began to create a beautiful enclave from an open field, a handful of palms, and a dozen pine trees. A stone altar was constructed and water flows from within to a pool below reminding us of the water of baptism. Benches are provided to sit, relax and reflect; a Gazebo is there to protect us from the rain; and statues remind us of those who loved God's creations. This is truly a wonderful preserve providing solace and serenity to all who enter therein.

The guiding concept behind All Saints Memorial Garden is to provide a simple, dignified memorial for the cremated remains of loved ones. The refined ashes of each individual are placed directly into the ground to preserve the natural living state of the garden. A memorial plaque containing information of each interred individual is kept in the church. A record of the approximate location of each interment is also maintained.






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