Cemeteries in Petaluma, California

Private Cemeteries in Petaluma, California often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Petaluma, California are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Petaluma, California are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, California .

Our database contains records of burials from 6 cemeteries.

California State Parks has many historic burial sites and cemeteries.

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.

Again, there is no state law requiring you to be buried in a casket in California. However, check with the cemetery for clarification of their rules. Bodies in California must be buried within established cemeteries. But you are welcome to choose one that offers natural burial.

Californians will be able to choose human composting as their burial method starting in 2027. A different burial method will be available for Californians after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows human composting.

The average cost of a flat headstone is around $1000, while an upright headstone cost is usually around $2000. However, headstone price will vary depending on a range of factors, including the type of stone, the engraving, and the upkeep costs.

Some examples of pricing around the United States for burial plots: New York: $4,500 up to $19,000. California: around $4,000 depending on specific location. Colorado: around $2,000.

California law dictates that a body must be embalmed or refrigerated if it is not buried or cremated within 24 hours of the death. Families who conduct home funerals are exempt from this rule. Families who wish to have a public viewing or visitation with the deceased must first embalm the body.

The popular funeral memorial website, Find-a-Grave, shows there are 2,670 cemeteries located in California.

Californians will be able to choose human composting as their burial method starting in 2027. A different burial method will be available for Californians after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows human composting.

7050.5. (a) Every person who knowingly mutilates or disinters, wantonly disturbs, or willfully removes any human remains in or from any location other than a dedicated cemetery without authority of law is guilty of a misdemeanor, except as provided in Section 5097.99 of the Public Resources Code.