Cemeteries in Santa Clara, California
FAQ
What are the different types of cemeteries in Santa Clara?
Private Cemeteries in Santa Clara, California often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Santa Clara, California are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Santa Clara, California are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Santa Clara?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, California .
For how many cemeteries in Santa Clara does Rhedesium have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 5 cemeteries.
Who are the famous graves in Santa Clara Mission cemetery?
Included are Pedro de Saisset (French Vice-Consul, businessman and philanthropist),Triburcio Vasquez (known as the "Robin Hood Bandit"), Antonio Maria Pico (three times Alcalde of San Jose), Myles Poore O'Connor (lawyer, judge and philanthropist) and Peter Burnett (the first Governor of California).
Is it legal to be buried on your own property in California?
California law only permits burial in an 'established cemetery'. In urban areas, this means the opportunity for burial on your own land is not an option. However, if you live rurally in California, it is possible to apply for permission to declare land as an established home burial cemetery.
Do you have to be buried in a casket in California?
Whether due to the cost or for other reasons, some people prefer to forgo a casket altogether. Burial. No law requires a casket for burial.
Do you need a burial permit in California?
Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code 103050, a Permit for Disposition of Human Remains (Burial Permit) must be issued for each death at the time of registration for burial or cremation.
Can you be buried on your own property in California?
California law only permits burial in an 'established cemetery'. In urban areas, this means the opportunity for burial on your own land is not an option. However, if you live rurally in California, it is possible to apply for permission to declare land as an established home burial cemetery.