Historic Elmwood Cemetery

Address

824 S Dudley Street
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 774-3212

www.elmwoodcemetery.org

AKA:

Arboretum

Description:

Elmwood is the oldest active cemetery in Memphis, TN, and houses several gardens and an arboretum with over 1500 trees, some dating back to the cemetery's founding in 1852. The cemetery is the final resting place of many famous Memphians. Volunteers provide special tours which require reservations. Elmwood is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hours:

Cemetery is open daily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Sat 8:00 am - Noon

Intake Process:

Call or visit website to book a tour and for other inquiries

Program Fees:

No Fee for entrance; in-person tours are $15.00/person and require registration in advance and at least 15 persons for the tour; audio tours are $10.00/car; call for details on public tours

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 22, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Tour guides are needed

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

824 S Dudley Street
Memphis, TN 38104

Contacts

Kimberly Bearden

Primary Contact

Executive Director

kim@elmwoodcemetery.org

Bob Barnett

Assistant Director

bob@elmwoodcemetery.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(901) 774-3212

Fax

(901) 774-0085

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

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  • Tennessee
    • Shelby County
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      • Shelby County
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