Beautiful but audio tour was more info than we were after.

Wow this cemetery is filled with history unique to the South. Many wonderful people buried here and the tourguide makes it so interesting. Trees and shrubs are gorgeous. Headstones unbelievable. You will love it

18 Civil War Generals buried here plus other famous folks.

I know it seems odd, but this is one of the most beautiful places in Memphis and one of my favorite places to take photographs. It has stunning magnolias, amazing statues, and rolling hills. Geocachers will find a great hunt here. Lots of history to be found here. Consider one of the walking tours where costumed guides will tell you... More

Did you know there was a steam boat that went down and lost more passengers then the Titanic? I didn't either until I visited this cemetery. There is a lot of history here for one to check out.

Yes, Elvis rested there after his death before returning to his final resting place at Graceland. But check out the artistry of the monuments and headstones. The tours when available can add the history aspect.

I took a docent lead tour of Elmwood cemetery. This historic gem has over 70,000 people buried here. You have graves of unknown slaves and yellow fever victims. There are madams, business men, soldiers from the American Revolutionary war to present wars buried here. The most touching are the children's graves. The setting is very peaceful and parklike. According to... More

This cemetery provides guided tours where the docents talk about the monuments and who's buried here. Really gives a great history of Memphis' past.

The graves are well kept, lawn manicured and no litter visible.