Cemeteries in Santa Maria, California

Private Cemeteries in Santa Maria, California often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Santa Maria, 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 Maria, California are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Santa Maria, 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 Maria, California .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 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.

No tables, barbecues, chairs and canopies on graves. No food preparation in the cemetery. No alcohol consumption or smoking on cemetery grounds. No music unless approved by cemetery office staff and a music agreement signed.

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.

Caskets are not required by California law, however, there may be cemetery or mausoleum restrictions regarding caskets and outer burial containers or vaults.

The cost of arranging a full funeral and burial service in California is often much steeper, with a range anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 or more. Funeral costs can put bereaved families in a difficult position.

In California, a death certificate must be filed with the local registrar within eight days of the death and before the body is buried or cremated. (See Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 102775.)

Caskets are not required by California law, however, there may be cemetery or mausoleum restrictions regarding caskets and outer burial containers or vaults.