Hillcrest Memorial Gardens

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens We continue to serve our community with the same dedication and compassion, making our cemetery one of the finest in the region.

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg, Florida provides families in the Lake County area with beautiful, manicured cemetery gardens to honor and remember loved ones. Hillcrest Memorial Gardens was established over 50 years ago by our founders Cecil and Helen Theus on 26 acres of countryside boasting Florida native hardwoods and foliage. The cemetery's manicured gardens offer a place of peace and

reflection for family members and friends to honor their loved ones. We want every guest to experience the warmth and beauty of our gardens. You will find flowers in bloom when you go down our winding drives. The live oaks are a source of great solace that allows our families to honor and pay tribute to their loved ones in the tranquil surroundings of our gardens.

Grandma's pie. Dad's grill rub. That one holiday side that only tasted right when they made it. 🍲Some memories live in f...
09/08/2026

Grandma's pie. Dad's grill rub. That one holiday side that only tasted right when they made it. 🍲

Some memories live in flavor. A recipe, a smell, a certain way someone stirred the pot... it can bring someone back to you in an instant.

We'd love to hear the story behind yours. Share it with us in the comments. 💛

Get in touch anytime, we're here for your family.

This Labor Day, we're taking a moment to say thank you. 🇺🇸To the hands that built, the people who showed up early and st...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we're taking a moment to say thank you. 🇺🇸

To the hands that built, the people who showed up early and stayed late, and the quiet work that shaped the communities we call home. We're grateful for the generations who worked hard so the rest of us could rest easy.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday. 💙

An endless amount of love and care goes into every service we provide. None of that would be possible without our incred...
09/07/2026

An endless amount of love and care goes into every service we provide. None of that would be possible without our incredible staff. Today, we are proud to celebrate them, as well as all the hardworking people in our community.

As the seasons change, grief can feel different too.Fall has a way of stirring things up gently. A cooler morning that c...
09/05/2026

As the seasons change, grief can feel different too.

Fall has a way of stirring things up gently. A cooler morning that catches you off guard. A familiar smell drifting by. A song on the radio you haven't heard in a while. If one of these moments brings a wave of missing someone back to the surface, that's not a setback. It's just how grief moves through the year alongside us.

Some people notice it more as summer fades. The light changes, the routines shift, and suddenly there's a little more quiet space for memories to surface. That's completely normal, even if it catches you by surprise.

There's no need to push those feelings away or explain them to anyone. Let the season bring what it brings, and be gentle with yourself as it does.

If you're moving through a harder stretch right now, visit us online to learn more, or give us a call. We're here for every season, not just the hard weeks right after a loss.

In addition to our service and support, we're dedicated to keeping our community informed. Whether you're interested in ...
09/04/2026

In addition to our service and support, we're dedicated to keeping our community informed. Whether you're interested in events, offerings or local stories, we've got it all! Click below to explore our News and Events page:

https://www.hillcrestmemgard.com/about-us/news-and-events

Here's a gentle reminder for anyone who needs it today: a good day is not a betrayal.When you're grieving, joy can feel ...
09/03/2026

Here's a gentle reminder for anyone who needs it today: a good day is not a betrayal.

When you're grieving, joy can feel complicated. You laugh at something, catch yourself, and suddenly feel guilty, as if being happy somehow means you've forgotten the person you lost, or that you're not missing them enough. So many people carry that quiet guilt, and we want you to set it down.

The truth is that joy and grief can live side by side. Feeling a moment of lightness doesn't erase your love or your loss. It doesn't mean you've moved on or left anyone behind. It simply means you're human, and that you're healing, in the slow and uneven way that healing actually happens.

Your loved one would not want your grief to close the door on every good day for the rest of your life. Laughter, sunshine, small joys, these can coexist with missing someone deeply. Both feelings are allowed to be true at once.

So be kind to yourself today. Let the good moments in when they come. And if you're carrying a heavy load right now, visit us online to learn more about grief support, or give us a call anytime. 💛

Everyone deserves a memorial as unique & meaningful as the life they led. That's why we offer a variety of services to h...
09/02/2026

Everyone deserves a memorial as unique & meaningful as the life they led. That's why we offer a variety of services to help customize funerals according to your loved one's path and passions. Learn more about our personalized ceremonies and memorial tributes below.

https://www.hillcrestmemgard.com/what-we-do/signature-services

Sometimes the most meaningful way to honor someone is also the simplest. 🕯️Tonight, try this: light a candle and share a...
09/01/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful way to honor someone is also the simplest. 🕯️

Tonight, try this: light a candle and share a favorite memory of someone you're missing. Say their name out loud. Tell the funny story again, the one everyone knows by heart. Play their favorite song. Cook the meal they always asked for.

There's a quiet kind of comfort in remembering out loud. Grief can make us feel like we have to tuck our memories away, but saying a loved one's name and speaking about them keeps them close. It's a small ritual, but small rituals often carry us through the hardest evenings.

You don't need a special occasion or the "right" words. You just need a moment and a willingness to remember. Invite the family in, or keep it to yourself. Either way, the love is what matters.

Who are you remembering tonight? If you'd like, share their name below so we can hold them in our thoughts too. And if you need support along the way, we're always here. Just give us a call or visit us online.

Our mausoleum offers a peaceful setting where families can honor loved ones in ways that reflect their faith, traditions...
08/31/2026

Our mausoleum offers a peaceful setting where families can honor loved ones in ways that reflect their faith, traditions, and personal beliefs. Its serene surroundings provide a meaningful place for remembrance, reflection, and lasting tribute. Contact our team to learn more about available memorial options.

A visitation gives family and friends an opportunity to gather, offer support, and acknowledge the significance of a lif...
08/28/2026

A visitation gives family and friends an opportunity to gather, offer support, and acknowledge the significance of a life. This shared time can create meaningful moments of connection and help begin the grieving process.

Read the full article at www.hillcrestmemgard.com/resources/why-visitation-matters

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1901 County Road 25A
Leesburg, FL
34748

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+13527029066

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