Forest Hills Memorial Gardens

A Brief History

In 1953 the property where Forest Hills sits was a cattle farm owned by the Mason family.

The need for cemetery property on the southeast side of metro Atlanta provided the opportunity to turn that cattle farm into a memorial gardens.

At one point, families from all walks of life, elite and not so elite, chose Forest Hills, with over 500 burials a year.

Today the memorial park struggles because of the cremation rate, and provides only about 225 burials a year.

Where Your Gift Goes

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• 1. Roads and Curb Improvements

  Asphalt, sealcoating and curb repairs.

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• 2. Tree and Shrub Plantings, Improvements and Trimming

  New plantings and care for the trees and shrubs that frame the gardens.

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• 3. Signage and Mapping Integration

  Clear signs and maps so families can find their loved ones.

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• 4. Records Transfer

  Moving records to electronic, accessible databases and online mapping with the help of AI.

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• 5. Headstone Repairs, Maintenance and Leveling

  Work not covered by the state's “perpetual care” requirements.

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• 6. Building and Mausoleum Improvements

  Structural repairs and improvements to appearance.

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• 7. Turf Care and Improvement

  Fire ant control, fertilizer, and weed control applications that would otherwise be unattainable.

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• 8. Security and Surveillance

  Preventing trespassing and people who aren't visiting a grave or attending a funeral.

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• Where It's Needed Most

  Let the park put your gift toward its most urgent project.

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