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Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens

Birmingham, Alabama 35203. A public cemetery serving Birmingham, Alabama, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.

Founded

1934

Size

47 acres

Estimated burials

10,528

Price tier

Moderate

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed February 19, 2026.

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Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens serves Birmingham, Alabama, as a public cemetery with roots dating back to 1934. A public cemetery serving Birmingham, Alabama, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, cremation, columbarium alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, chapel. Families typically encounter estimated burial pricing around $5,047.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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burial
pre planning
cremation
columbarium
flower delivery
monument sales
genealogy research
green burial
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
Pricing

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Price tier: moderate

Burial cost: $5,047

Cremation cost: $1,468

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

Source: Estimated from directory heuristics

Last checked: 2026-02-14

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Access guidance recommended

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Pet policy

not allowed

Nearby landmarks

Birmingham Historic DistrictBirmingham City HallBirmingham Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens?

Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.

Does Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens offer cremation or columbarium options?

Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.

Can I research older burial records at Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens?

Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.

Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Birmingham Heritage Memorial Gardens?

Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.

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