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The 100 year old Historic Gulf Cemetery is situated on 40 acres along CR 393, a Florida Scenic Highwa Butler, W.H. Butler, George Gibbons, H.T.
Granted by the United States, unto the said THE GULF CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, the patent was signed on June 17, 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Gulf Cemetery rests on 40 acres of land on County Road 393 South between Hwy 98 to the north and County Road 30A to the South. CR 393 was designated a Scenic Highway by the State of Florida in 2014. Organized as a non-profit organization governed by it’s first five directors: M.L. Lavermour and John Erickson. The cemetery was registered with the State of Florida as a Non-Profit Corporation on June 18, 2007 and established a governing body of a seven member Board of Directors. The Gulf Cemetery is organized under IRS code 501©13. The Board is committed to maintaining the cemetery to show the utmost respect for those buried on it’s beautiful grounds. It is only through lot sales and donations that the Board is able to continue to ensure the cemetery is well-maintained. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Gulf Cemetery Association, Inc., PO Box 1746, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459.
Thank you to all who came out for our Memorial Day Ceremony. For those who were unable to attend, please enjoy the video from the event.
**Todays Memorial Day ceremony will be held across the street inside the Chapel at Crosspoint***
05/24/2026
**Todays Memorial Day ceremony will be held across the street inside the Chapel at Crosspoint***
Please join us tomorrow Monday May 25, 2026 for the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Historic Gulf Cemetery located on 393 South in Santa Rosa Beach. The ceremony begins at 10:00 AM sharp with guest speaker CPT Daniel L. Hofstra, Will Thompson Music and the Destin Warbirds. I look forward to seeing you there.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held across the street at the Chapel at Crosspoint.
01/15/2026
Annual Board meeting and Wreaths across America clean up this weekend. Click link for more information.
2025 Memorial Day Ceremony
Just A Friendly Request To Please Respect Historic Gulf Cemetery’s Grounds
Gulf Cemetery is a historic resting place for reflection and remembrance of loved ones. There has recently been an increase in visitors letting their dogs run freely on the grounds and using our planters along Highway 393 to dispose of their pet refuse bags.
While we welcome all visitors, it is extremely disrespectful to allow dogs to roam freely, urinating and defecating at random, sometimes even on burial sites.
You may be unaware that desecrating the grounds of a cemetery is a felony in the State of Florida. We have taken measures to increase surveillance of the cemetery grounds and will not hesitate to prosecute individuals who continue to be so disrespectful.
If you witness someone allowing their dogs to run freely within the grounds, please contact Walton County Animal Control immediately at (850) 892-8682. We appreciate your understanding and support in upholding the dignity of Historic Gulf Cemetery. Thank you for helping us preserve this beautiful resting place.
02/14/2025
Gulf Cemetery is hosting a clean up on February 22 from 9am - 11am. All community members are invited to join in and help out. Bring gloves and boots and help the team at this historic cemetery.
01/15/2025
2025 Gulf Cemetery Association Annual Meeting -
11/25/2024
2024 Annual Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/faa179dd5ffd/2024-annual-newsletter
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1466 S County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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