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1. How many cemeteries does the City own?

The City owns 4 cemeteries. The Cemetery Division maintains the following cemeteries:

-Greenhill Cemetery - 8.5 acres

-Kersey Valley Cemetery - <0.5 Acres

-Oakwood Cemetery - 14.5 Acres

-Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery - 14.2 Acres

Please call 336-883-3408 for more information.

2. What is the oldest burial plot?

The oldest plot dates to 1853 and it is located in Oakwood Cemetery. Please call 336-883-3408 for more information.

3. What are the opening and closing fees?

These charges are for opening/closing only. Mausoleum Entombment $600, Traditional Vault Burial $600, Infant Burial $300, Cremation Urn Burial $200. We do not provide this service for any private family mausoleum located in the cemetery.

4. What are the Cemetery hours?

Our cemeteries are open for visits from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Our working hours are Monday – Friday from 7am. – 4pm.

5. What are the flower policies?

Flowers are allowed on a grave if they are in a non-glass container off the ground. Christmas flowers will be removed the week before Easter every year. No balloons, glass, pottery, clothing, bottles, loose flowers, trinkets or stuffed animals will be allowed. The Cemetery Division reserves the right to remove and discard any prohibited or unsafe items at will. 

6. Can I search Cemetery records online?

The Public Services Department has taken on the task of making this possible. We hope to have a Cemetery Search/Mapping link available for the public to use in the future. You will be able to locate family and friends buried in our cemeteries with a simple search on your smart phone or tablet.