Our History
Nestled deep in the piney woods of East Texas, is the quintessentially peaceful respite of the Meador Cemetery which has been an integral and historic part of the community since 1869. Originally named Meador Graveyard Cemetery, the first recorded burial dated the year of 1869, but the land was not deeded until the year 1895.
The first Cemetery Association was formed in 1962 and the “graveyard” was dropped and the Meador Cemetery was formally established. Additional land donations were received in 1963 and 1985. A tax free foundation was established for general improvement and maintenance of the cemetery, or any special improvement project desired and designated by the donor.
Lot and Memorial Guidelines
- Lot Usage: Only family members and relatives are allowed for interments. Lot transfers must be approved by the Association and registered.
- Memorials: Memorials, monuments, and markers must be made of approved materials (e.g., granite, marble) and must fit within plot boundaries.
- Temporary markers should be removed once the permanent memorial is installed.
- Plantings: Plantings are not permitted on any plot.
Conduct and Behavior
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors must respect the solemnity of the cemetery and follow all posted rules. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vehicles: Vehicles must drive slowly through the cemetery, and heavy trucks are prohibited during funerals and in poor weather conditions.
- Disturbances: Any person disturbing the cemetery’s sanctity may be asked to leave or face arrest. Commercial advertising is not allowed on cemetery grounds.
Monument and Funeral Procedures
Grave Markers and Monuments
- Monument Installation: All monuments must be installed with the Association’s approval. Unapproved monuments will be removed.
- Funeral Design: Funeral processions are under the control of the Association, and funeral designs or floral arrangements may be removed if deemed unsightly.
- Liability: The Association is not responsible for damage to monuments caused by weather, environmental conditions, or accidents.
What Our Community Says
The Meador Cemetery is such a wonderful part of the community heritage, as well as East Texas History. So glad to be a part of the association and the foundation.
20 years ago, I was asked to be the secretary of the Meador Cemetery. With several family members buried there, I am still committed to helping to maintain this special place for this generation and those to come.
Not only is there a family connection, but a sense of heritage and history that we are proud to help preserve. Our family members have been volunteers on the board for generations, we are honored to help continue the legacy.
