Polk Memorial Gardens

Polk Memorial Gardens Helping One Family At A Time This cemetery, located in Columbia, TN, is more than a basic location for burial. Pet services are also available.

Polk Memorial Gardens has been “Helping One Family at a Time” since 1954, offering a beautiful cemetery where loved ones can be laid to rest. The grounds are landscaped to provide a safe haven where family members can meet as often as they wish to honor the deceased. Polk Memorial Gardens provides a range of burial and memorial services to meet the unique needs and requests of every family. Option

s include traditional ground burial, or other services such as a columbarium, private mausoleums, and niches. The team is equipped to assist with immediate burial services and can also help with preplanning as desired. Families can choose from a variety of memorials and monuments, including granite monuments and bronze memorials. If cremation is chosen, then the ashes can be scattered in the cremation gardens. Other cremation services include cremation burial, cremation benches, tree memorials, and more. Every service can be customized to match the traditions and desires of the family. For example, the caring cemetery staff can assist with military honors and Veteran service. The cemetery is situated with a peaceful, serene setting, away from the busy road. Acres of rolling green lawns offer lakeside vistas, majestic willow trees, and a cremation water garden. The grounds are designed to give families a peaceful, comfortable place where they can return over and over again to honor and remember the deceased. The staff at Polk Memorial Gardens understand that it is important to visit a loved one, even when mobility becomes more difficult with age. Care has been taken to facilitate mobility through the park, with level grading and convenient walkways. Facilities at the cemetery include a chapel mausoleum, the praying hands garden mausoleum, and most recently the Arbors at Polk Memorial. The perpetual care status means that families can have peace of mind in knowing that the park-like grounds will be maintained for generations. Polk Memorial Gardens is located in Columbia, and also provides services for nearby cities: Mt. Pleasant, Summertown, Hampshire, and Spring Hill. Visit the beauty of Polk Memorial Gardens, located at 6465 Trotwood Ave Columbia, TN 38401. Call to learn about available services: (931) 388-1803.

Father’s Day Giveaway at Polk Memorial Gardens!Join us this Saturday at Polk Memorial Gardens as we honor the fathers, g...
06/19/2026

Father’s Day Giveaway at Polk Memorial Gardens!

Join us this Saturday at Polk Memorial Gardens as we honor the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have left a lasting impact on our lives.

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, our Family Service Counselors will be available throughout the cemetery to assist families, answer questions, and provide support to those visiting their loved ones.

As a special Father’s Day celebration, we’ll be giving away a camo cooler filled with local goodies and gift cards from Maury County businesses! Scan the QR Code above to enter for your chance to win. Giveaway entry closes June 24th!

Whether you're spending time remembering a loved one, placing flowers, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, we invite you to visit with us and take part in this special event.

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate cherished memories and honor the men whose love and guidance continue to shape our lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the families of our community and help preserve those memories for generations to come.

As we reflect on this year’s Annual Memorial Day Service at Polk Memorial Gardens, we are grateful for everyone who help...
06/02/2026

As we reflect on this year’s Annual Memorial Day Service at Polk Memorial Gardens, we are grateful for everyone who helped make the day so meaningful.

This year’s service was dedicated to the memory of former Mayor Dean Dickey, whose legacy of service to our community continues to be remembered.

Special thanks to Ashley Barnett, American Legion Post 19, Todd Boswell, Ken Cathey, Daniel Wood, Lt. Col. Thomas Matyskela, USAF (Ret.), Pastor Bob Vassar, Rush Harrison, Jessica Chatman, and Alan Blevins for their contributions to this year’s program.

Thank you to all who attended as we came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and remember the loved ones who are forever in our hearts.

Today, we gathered to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.Thank you to everyo...
05/25/2026

Today, we gathered to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Memorial Day Service at Polk Memorial Gardens. We are especially grateful to the dedicated staff of Polk Memorial Gardens and Williams Funeral Home for the tremendous care, preparation, and hard work that went into making this meaningful service possible.

We also want to sincerely thank the singers, musicians, and speakers whose heartfelt contributions helped make the ceremony so moving and memorable for all in attendance.

This year’s service was dedicated to former Mayor Dean Dickey, as well as the many others who are no longer with us but whose memories continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved them.

Here are a few moments from today’s service. We’ll be sharing more photos from this year’s beautiful remembrance ceremony later this week.

05/19/2026

This Memorial Day, we invite you to join us at Polk Memorial Gardens for a special time of remembrance and honor.

Each year, families and friends gather with us to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. From meaningful music and special guests to moving tributes and patriotic traditions, this service is a heartfelt time of remembrance for our community.

This year’s service will feature:
• Flag Folding by American Legion Post 19
• Special Music by Wilson and Charlene Henderson and The Men of Praise
• Violin Serformance by Ashley Barnett
• Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Thomas Matyskiela, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
• Survival Flight Helicopter Landing

We hope you and your family will join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and honor those who gave their all.

📍 6465 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401
🗓 Memorial Day Service
⏰10:00 PM

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Polk Memorial Gardens💐Today, we celebrate the love, strength, kindness, and memorie...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Polk Memorial Gardens💐

Today, we celebrate the love, strength, kindness, and memories that mothers and mother figures bring into our lives every single day. Whether you’re spending today surrounded by family, remembering someone deeply loved, or honoring a mother in your own special way, we hope your day is filled with peace and love.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re also hosting a special Mother’s Day Spa Giveaway! 🌸
Simply fill out our quick Mother’s Day survey linked below to be entered for a chance to win.

Thank you to all the amazing mothers in our community for everything you do.

At Polk Memorial Gardens, we value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts on how we can better serve you. Your input helps us continue providing a peaceful, respectful, and meaningful experience for all who visit.

05/06/2026

Join us this Mother’s Day at Polk Memorial Gardens as we honor and remember the incredible women who mean so much to us.

We’ll have a special time of reflection at the cemetery, along with a Mother’s Day giveaway to help make the day even more meaningful for those who attend.

We invite you to come spend a few moments with us, celebrate the life and love of a mother, and be part of this heartfelt day.

Join us this Mother’s Day at Polk Memorial Gardens as we welcome families for a day of remembrance and reflection. Our F...
05/04/2026

Join us this Mother’s Day at Polk Memorial Gardens as we welcome families for a day of remembrance and reflection. Our Family Service Counselors will be present throughout the day to greet you, and we will be giving away roses in honor of the mothers we cherish.

Be sure to stop by the Arbors to enter our Mother’s Day Spa Giveaway. Simply fill out a short cemetery survey using one of the cards provided or by scanning our QR code, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of our two special locally curated giveaways.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing this meaningful day together.

Join us this Memorial Day at Polk Memorial Gardens in the Arbors for our Annual Memorial Day Service as we come together...
04/24/2026

Join us this Memorial Day at Polk Memorial Gardens in the Arbors for our Annual Memorial Day Service as we come together to honor and remember those who gave everything for our freedom.

This year’s service will feature:

• Post 19 performing a ceremonial flag folding
• Special music by Men of Praise
• A moving violin performance by Ashley Barnett
• Guest speaker Thomas Matyskiela, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force (Retired)
• A special presentation as the Survival Flight helicopter lands to deliver the POW/MIA flag to begin the service

We will also be giving away an engraved flag case for the event.

We invite you, your family, and our community to join us for this meaningful time of remembrance and tribute.

Once the sun set, the cemetery was transformed. Individual memorials softly glowed, and the entire landscape came alive ...
12/13/2025

Once the sun set, the cemetery was transformed. Individual memorials softly glowed, and the entire landscape came alive under thousands of candlelit luminaries. It was a breathtaking sight—peaceful, reverent, and beautiful in every direction.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Candlelight Service. Your presence helps keep this tradition meaningful for our families and our community.

More nightfall photos below. 🕯️✨

Last week's Candlelight Service was made possible by an incredible group of volunteers and staff. From setting out cups ...
12/13/2025

Last week's Candlelight Service was made possible by an incredible group of volunteers and staff. From setting out cups and candles to lighting each memorial with care, their dedication helped create a truly meaningful evening.

A special thank you to the Zion Christian Academy senior class—your help was impeccable. We were blessed with an absolutely stunning team and a supportive community that came together to make this tradition shine.

More photos below showing our volunteers and staff in action.

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6465 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN
38401

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+19313881803

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