Friends of Forest Home Cemetery

05/05/2024

So excited to FINALLY be re-starting the Appleton mausoleum restoration project! Many thanks to those of you who have donated to the project. If you stop by to check things out, please give Zach the time and space he needs to get this done quickly and professionally. Looking forward to the finished product!

10/28/2023

Perfect weather for our Grand Finale Murder, Mayhem & Madness tour! Don’t miss out on this last opportunity - we’ll see you there! ❤️

10/20/2023

Friends, All good things must come to an end . . .
Announcing the final Murder, Mayhem & Madness Tour hosted by Friends of Forest Home Cemetery, and presented by Christopher Hunter, the Undertaker. We've had a good 11-year run, and hope you'll join us for this final farewell. Tickets may be purchased on-site the day of the event - please leave ample time to purchase your tickets before the scheduled start time. We hope to see you there!

07/10/2023

Carpenter Merritt’s enduring legacy . . .

06/23/2023

Friends of Forest Home Cemetery is pleased to be hosting the Montcalm County One Book Mid-Way Event, “Remembering Our Past,” on June 27 at 5 pm. Inspired by the book, Downton Shabby, this walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery will feature the stories of early Greenville settlers, the art and architecture of monuments and mausoleums, and the important role that cemeteries play in preserving our local history. For more information or to register for this event, call (989) 328-1261 or visit montcalm.edu/one-book. Attendance is limited to the first 75 guests who sign up, so don’t wait!

The Montcalm Community College Library and the public libraries of Montcalm County have combined to offer One Book One County Montcalm. The program aims to reach our community of readers, in Montcalm County and at MCC, to inspire, uplift, and enlighten by reading books that touch the hearts and mind...

10/31/2022

Another fantastic tour! The weather and scenery was amazing. Thanks to all of the ”friends” who joined us - we hope to see you again next year!

10/30/2022

Off to a good start on Day 1! Will this be the year we see YOU there??

10/29/2022

Four hours and counting!! Come see what all the fuss is about . . .

10/28/2022

Absolutely perfect weather for this weekend’s Murder, Mayhem & Madness tour! Why spend your time waiting in line to buy tickets? You can get your tickets in advance by going to our website at: www.friendsofforesthome.net/Upcoming-Events.html. That leaves more time to chat with friends and admire the amazing Fall beauty of the cemetery. 😉 See you soon for a spooktacularly good time! 👻

10/03/2022

EEEEEEEK! The 2022 Murder, Mayhem, and Madness Tour has arrived - with some new stories never featured before! October 29, 5-7 pm, and October 30, 2-4 pm. Costumes are optional, but the more the merrier. Check out the attached flyer! And purchase your advance tickets on our website at: www.friendsofforesthome.net/Upcoming-Events.html. We hope to see you there!

09/17/2022

Murder, Mayhem & Madness is right around the corner . . . led once again by the (in)famous Undertaker, Christopher Hunter! Sat, Oct 29, 5 pm; and Sun, Oct 30, 2 pm (same tour). Advance tickets go on sale in October. Stay tuned! 🎃 👻

05/01/2022

Heartfelt thanks to our friends at Greenville First Church of God who volunteered their time and energy on Service Sunday at Forest Home Cemetery. Great work everyone! ❤️Greenville First Church of God Matthew Stone