Cemeteries in Oakland, California
FAQ
What are the different types of cemeteries in Oakland?
Private Cemeteries in Oakland, California often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Oakland, California are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Oakland, California are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Oakland?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Oakland, California , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Oakland, California .
For how many cemeteries in Oakland does Rhedesium have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 9 cemeteries.
Who is the oldest grave in the Oakland Cemetery?
The first person to be directly interred was Dr. James Nissen, a visiting medical doctor who was buried in 1850. His is the oldest public marker in the cemetery. This section also includes the south public grounds, slave square, and the original public grounds which contained many unmarked graves.
Who famous is buried in Oakland Cemetery?
Opened in 1850, Oakland Cemetery serves as the final resting place for over 70,000 Georgians. In addition to author Margaret Mitchell, notable residents include Mayor Maynard Jackson, golf legend Bobby Jones, Morris Brown College Founder Wesley John Gaines, 6 Georgia governors and 25 other Atlanta mayors.
Where are the Oakland Hells Angels buried?
A Jonestown Memorial is in Evergreen Cemetery, and is the final resting place of hundreds of unclaimed bodies from that tragedy. Besides being home to the Jonestown Memorial, there is a section of the cemetery for local Oakland Hells Angels members.
Are people still buried in Oakland Cemetery?
An estimated 70,000 people are interred at Oakland, and while the last plots were sold in 1884, there are still regular burials today.
How much is a cemetery plot in California?
Burial plot. Burial plots are not included in the cost of a funeral and can range between $1,000 to $4,000 or more depending on the city and if it's a private or public cemetery.
Are slaves buried in Oakland Cemetery?
This area was located at the northeast corner of the original six acres of the cemetery. Most, though not all, of the African Americans buried in this section were enslaved, and it came to be known as Slave Square.
How many graves are in Oakland Cemetery?
How many people are buried at Oakland? Although there are only approximately 40,000 markers, records indicate that more than 70,000 souls rest at Oakland.
How many cemeteries does California have?
The popular funeral memorial website, Find-a-Grave, shows there are 2,670 cemeteries located in California.