Two Cemeteries Serving the  Shackle Island Community

The Beech Historic Cemetery which was deeded to Beech Church in 1799 and is located on the west side of the sanctuary and is operated by the Beech Historic Cemetery Association.  The Beech Cemetery is a community cemetery located northeast of the church and is operated by Beech Church.  

Beech Cemetery

Opened in 1981 to serve the Shackle Island community, Beech Cemetery has over 1,000 plots on acres of rolling hills and surrounding a quiet reflecting pond. Managed by a spiritually guided committee, Beech Cemetery is sensitive to and respectful for the eternal dignity of each human being.

Our cemetery is open to the public and offers both in-ground burial and cremation memorialization. We offer a variety of options which will meet your family’s budget.

To arrange a tour or to speak with someone directly about your individual needs, please stop by the Beech Church Office or call us at 615-824-3990.

Beech Historic Cemetery

The Beech Historic Cemetery was deeded to the church in 1799 for a community burying ground by Francis Catron (Ketring) and William Montgomery.  Another plot was given in 1830 by William Montgomery and James Kirkpatrick.  In the cemetery are the graves of John McMurtry and Francis Ketring, both of whom fought in the American Revolution.  

The Beech Historic Cemetery is managed by the Beech Cemetery Association for perpetual care.  It is not a part of Beech Church and is separate from the Beech Cemetery.