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1. When are cemetery clean up dates?

Evergreen Cemetery spring clean up is from April 15th to May 15th. All winter items must be removed by April 15th. Items not picked up may be disposed of at the discretion of Evergreen Cemetery. Summer items may be added beginning on May 15th. Fall clean up is from October 1st to November 15. All summer items must be removed by October 1st. Items not picked up may be disposed of at the discretion of Evergreen Cemetery. Winter items may be added beginning on November 15th. For more information, please contact Evergreen Cemetery at (920) 686-3570.

2. Can I look online to see which spaces are available for purchase?

We prefer to have people choose spaces in person so they can see what the area looks like around their spaces. Some people might prefer trees, being close to the road so they don’t have to walk far, being close to a waterline for watering flowers, etc. Although spaces can be sold on a walk-in basis, we prefer that people call ahead so as not to disturb funeral services. If coming to the cemetery is not possible, we will sell the space by e-mail, fax or phone.

Evergreen Cemetery has an online Burial Search program  where the spaces are color-coded by their status, so you can see which spaces are sold, available, etc.  The program can be found at www.manitowoc.org/evergreen.  You can also print out a map or use GPS inside the cemetery to locate gravesites.  Each green rectangle is an available space. To use the GPS feature you must be within five miles of the cemetery grounds.  Use your smartphone or tablet, click on the link above, then tap the compass button.  You may be asked to share your location information.  If you answer yes, then you will see a timer spinner until your GPS location is found.  A blue dot will appear on the map indicating your location.  (Please note that if you are using a device that does not have GPS capabilities, the program will instead use Web GPS, which gets its location from your internet connection instead of GPS satellites.)  Keep in mind that recent sales may not have been entered into the system yet.

 

3. How can I find out where my loved one is buried?

Search for burials by names or locations on a map of Evergreen Cemetery by visiting www.manitowoc.org/evergreen. You can print out a map or use GPS inside the cemetery to locate the gravesite.  

To use the GPS feature you must be within five miles of the cemetery grounds.  Use your smartphone or tablet, click on the link above, then tap the compass button.  You may be asked to share your location information.  If you answer yes, then you will see a timer spinner until your GPS location is found.  A blue dot will appear on the map indicating your location.  (Please note that if you are using a device that does not have GPS capabilities, the program will instead use Web GPS, which gets its location from your internet connection instead of GPS satellites.)

 Disclaimer:  Burials within the last several months may or may not appear on the website depending on work loads.

 For more information about locations or burials, please contact the Evergreen Cemetery office at (920) 686-3570 or evergreen@manitowoc.org.

4. What do I need to do to have my loved ones cremains interred?

Please contact our office at your earliest convenience to schedule a tentative burial date and time, so as to avoid scheduling conflicts with other burials. We require a minimum of one working day’s notice in order to have the grave prepared. If a space has not been purchased previously, then we will require the space to be chosen and paid for a minimum of one working day prior to the burial. We will also require the size of the cremation urn or vault, payment in full for the opening and closing of the grave at the time of burial, and a copy of a cremation or death certificate. If the death occurred in Wisconsin in the last 12 months, you may be able to have the funeral director fax us a copy of the completed Report for Final Disposition. Burials may occur between 7 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Mondays through Saturdays; however additional fees apply for Saturday burials and for burials on any day of the week which occur at 2:00 p.m. or later.

5. What are those gray and black granite structures near the old Sexton House?

The outdoor, free-standing structures are called columbariums. There are 112 niches in the columbarium and each niche holds a maximum of two human cremations. For protection, the niche is covered with a granite shutter and a granite panel covers the shutter. The panel can then be engraved with standard inscriptions at no additional charge. Bronze emblems and/or vases can be added for an additional fee.

6. What is in the old Sexton House by the main entrance to the cemetery on North 18th Street?

The City of Manitowoc currently leases the building to the Dramm Corporation, which uses it for administrative offices.