All Saints Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Jensen Beach. It is the only cemetery in town and not for profit. The cemetery is located on a hill overlooking the Indian River Lagoon. At the top of the hill is the All Saints Episcopal Church. Although the church and cemetery are independent of each other many of the funeral services are held at the church. All Saints Cemetery offers grave burial, a mausoleum, and a Serenity Garden for dispersal of cremated remains. The oldest section of the cemetery runs from Dixie Highway, S.R. 707 west up the hill to the church property.
The history of the cemetery goes back to 1893 when a community of Episcopal worshipers began to hold service in this area. The property for the cemetery was donated by Charles H. and Mary Racey. All Saints' Episcopal Church and All Saints' Cemetery were established in 1898. The first burial took place on November 17, 1904. In 1933 an additional five acres land was donated by Cliff C. Garrison with land acquired from the Jensen Fruit Company to expand the cemetery. Free burials were offered as part of the deed. A plaque detailing the history of the cemetery was placed on a wall by the Daughter's of the American Revolution. It was unveiled on Saturday, November 5th, 2016.
I enjoyed visiting the oldest section of the cemetery where the pioneers of Jensen Beach and the surrounding areas were laid to rest. One thing that always stands out in these old cemeteries is the number of children who died as infants. Some of the graves are so old that the inscriptions are no longer legible. This is wort a visit for anyone interested in the families and history of Martin County. read more