By Thomas A. Parmalee

Broylman Memorial Group is making good on its vision of continuing to grow.

Micah Brown, the CEO and founder of the company that has now grown to 18 locations – with a few more to be added shortly – told FuneralVision.com that the company recently acquired Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord, California from Anthem Partners.

“It is appealing because of its location and the ability to expand on its existing cremation inventory,” Brown said. “Memory Gardens has a beautiful glass-niche columbarium and cremation garden, and it is poised for a future crematory to be added to the property –increasing the services offered to the community through a cemetery it has trusted since the 1950s.”

The cemetery covers about thirty acres, including six acres that are undeveloped, he said. It inters the remains of about 200 people per year, he said.

According to the cemetery’s website, “Memory Gardens Cemetery was founded in 1953 with the vision of creating a tranquil and respectful environment for honoring the departed. Over the years, we have grown into a cherished part of the Concord, CA community, known for our peaceful landscape and compassionate care.”

Memory Gardens is the first property that Broylman owns in California, but Brown said he’s certainly open to possibility of buying more cemeteries in the state.

“Our company plans to continue its growth strategy in 2026 while staying true to our vision of staying debt free,” he vowed. “The company is staying disciplined to grow with cash flow generated through its current operations and does not plan to use debt or outside investments for acquisitions.”

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Comments (4)

  • This cemetery is disgraceful. We had to dig my in-laws headstones from under 5” of overhroth

    Patricia Gibbons | April 6, 2026 at 2:53 am
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    • I just learned of the sale and the poor state of the cemetery. Our daughter and nephew are there but we live hours away. I am thoroughly saddened and nauseous to think our family members final resting place is in such disrepair. I hope the new owners step up and take care of the property else we will relocate our daughter.

      CD | April 8, 2026 at 3:42 am
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  • If you are working on leveling out some of the headstones, why can’t the remainder of the cemetery still be watered? Don’t tell me that you have to have dry ground to do the work. The small area of work being done as of last week, is tiny compared to the remainder of the grounds. Water the grass. Do the job you were paid to do, Micah Brown. As the owner, you made the decision to not water, now do the right thing and turn on the sprinklers in the areas where headstone work isn’t being done.

    Wanda Hall | August 6, 2026 at 9:31 pm
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  • You need to fix the leaking pipes up in The Lords Prayer section. Headstones are sinking and breaking because of the constant soaking in those areas. I thought the goal was leveling the headstones? This is the worst I have ever seen this cemetery and I’ve been visiting my family since 1975..water the grounds and clean them as well. Also I’m not racist in anyway but selling a part of the cemetery to the Islamic where the 9/11 beams and memorial are just doesn’t seem right, especially when they covered the beams with their opening canvas flag, such a slap in the face ..tell me how you feel about this?

    Patricia Gillette | August 12, 2026 at 4:12 am
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