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A visit to the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens

Lat:   26.3212°   (26° 19' 16")

Lon:   -80.1539°   (-80° 9' 14")

The Eternal Light Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County<2>.

The county seat for Broward County is located in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south of the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 20 miles [32.2 km] of the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Westview Community Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westview Community Cemetery
    • The Westview Community Cemetery is located in Broward County
    • The Westview Community Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Westview Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1613448 <5>
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Broward County
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Broward County
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Broward County have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Broward County is located in Broward County
  • Boca Raton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boca Raton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boca Raton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boca Raton Cemetery is located in Palm Beach County
  • Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park
    • The Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park is located in Palm Beach County
    • The Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2195618 <5>
  • Pompano Beach Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pompano Beach Cemetery
    • The Pompano Beach Cemetery is located in Broward County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pompano Beach Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Pompano Beach.
    • The Pompano Beach Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Pompano Beach South Lawn Cemetery
    • South Lawn Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1993291 <5>
  • Star of David Memorial Gardens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Star of David Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Star of David Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Star of David Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County
  • Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
    • The Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery is located in Broward County
    • The Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Queen of Heaven Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72494 <5>
  • Pine Ridge Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pine Ridge Cemetery is located in Palm Beach County
  • Sunset Memorial Gardens
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sunset Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County
  • Washington Memorial Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Washington Memorial Cemetery is located in Broward County
  • Lauderdale Memorial Gardens
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lauderdale Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lauderdale Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lauderdale Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Broward County
    • Lauderdale Memorial Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lauderdale Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lauderdale Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lauderdale Memorial Park is located in Broward County
    • Westlawn Memorial Gardens
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westlawn Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westlawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westlawn Memorial Gardens is located in Broward County
    • Palm Beach Memorial Park
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palm Beach Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palm Beach Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Palm Beach Memorial Park is located in Palm Beach County
    • Sharon Gardens Memorial Park
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Gardens Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Gardens Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sharon Gardens Memorial Park is located in Broward County
    • Lincoln Memorial Gardens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lincoln Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lincoln Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lincoln Memorial Gardens is located in Palm Beach County
    • South Florida National Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Hollywood Memorial Gardens North
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollywood Memorial Gardens North
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollywood Memorial Gardens North have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollywood Memorial Gardens North is located in Broward County
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Broward County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Boca Pointe
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boca Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boca Pointe
    • Boca Pointe is located in Palm Beach County
  • Boca Del Mar
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boca Del Mar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boca Del Mar
    • Boca Del Mar is located in Palm Beach County
  • Hillsboro Ranches
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro Ranches
    • Hillsboro Ranches is located in Broward County
  • Crystal Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
    • Crystal Lake is located in Broward County
  • Sandalfoot Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalfoot Cove
    • Sandalfoot Cove is located in Palm Beach County
  • Hillsboro Pines
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro Pines
    • Hillsboro Pines is located in Broward County
  • Loch Lomond
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lomond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lomond
    • Loch Lomond is located in Broward County
  • Bonnie Lock - Woodsetter North
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Tedder
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tedder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tedder
    • Tedder is located in Broward County
  • Pompano Estates
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pompano Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pompano Estates
    • Pompano Estates is located in Broward County
  • Pompano Beach Highlands
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pompano Beach Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pompano Beach Highlands
    • Pompano Beach Highlands is located in Broward County
  • Deerfield Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Boca Raton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Godfrey Road
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Godfrey Road
      • Godfrey Road is located in Broward County
    • Coconut Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Carver Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carver Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carver Village
      • Carver Village is located in Broward County
    • Kendall Green
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kendall Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendall Green
      • Kendall Green is located in Broward County
    • Leisureville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisureville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisureville
      • Leisureville is located in Broward County
    • Hamptons at Boca Raton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamptons at Boca Raton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamptons at Boca Raton
      • Hamptons at Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County
    • The Cove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Cove
      • The Cove is located in Broward County
    • Mission Bay
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Bay
      • Mission Bay is located in Palm Beach County
    • Boca West
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boca West have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boca West
      • Boca West is located in Palm Beach County
    • Whisper Walk
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Walk
      • Whisper Walk is located in Palm Beach County
    • Lighthouse Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Hillsboro Beach
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Broward County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Eternal Light Memorial Gardens.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #298025  (Eternal Light Memorial Gardens)
    • Note: GNIS record #298025 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: West Dixie Bend
    • County: Broward         Elev: 4
    • Location given for GNIS #298025 (Eternal Light Memorial Gardens)

The official website for Broward County: www.broward.org/

The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Florida's counties, including Broward, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 26.3212, Longitude: -80.1539       In this case, the coordinates for the Eternal Light Memorial Gardens have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
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