In the mid-1970s, Eric Ward, pastor of the Oakwood College Church expressed the need for the Oakwood College and Greater Huntsville Communities to have a cemetery to serve its families. Nearly 25 years later, his desire and dream were revived and championed by Dr. Delbert Baker, then President of Oakwood College (1996 – 2010).

Oakwood Memorial Gardens (OMG) was officially established in 2001. An appropriate location for the cemetery was designated on the lovely and peaceful setting near the Historic Slave Cemetery and Pioneer Lake on the southern boundary of the college's property.

This Beautiful Garden Has Been Established For All of God's People to Rest Until His Return​
Our History
Although Oakwood University is a Seventh-day Adventist campus, we are open to other religious burials. As believers, we are all planning to live in the same Kingdom after the return of our Saviour, so being buried with other believers should not be an issue.

Our burial and cremation burial costs are very competitive with other cemeteries in the North Alabama areas. As a matter of fact, our prices are possibly the least costly in the area. Our grounds are kept beautiful by a local landscaping company.

Our cemetery overlooks the beautiful Pioneer Lake just to the West. There are a few beautiful swans, ducks, and other water creatures in and around the pond. Surrounding the cemetery are many beautiful trees, some of which have been on the property for over 100 years. During the fall season, the colors of the trees change reminding us that even though the seasons may change, God's love for his children never changes.

Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Alabama. It is the only cemetery connected to a religious university with an impressive history.

Although Oakwood University is a Seventh-day Adventist campus, we are open to other religious burials. The cemetery overlooks the beautiful Pioneer Lake just to the west. There are a few beautiful swans, ducks, and other water creatures in and around the pond. Surrounding the cemetery are many beautiful trees, some of which have been on the property for over 100 years.