Cemeteries in Los Gatos, California

2 cemeteries in Los Gatos, California

FAQ

What are the different types of cemeteries in Los Gatos?

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

What information you provide for cemeteries in Los Gatos?

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, California .

For how many cemeteries in Los Gatos does PeopleLegacy have burial data?

Our database contains records of burials from 2 cemeteries.

Can you be buried without a casket in California?

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.

Is embalming required by law in California?

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.

Can I be buried in my own backyard 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.

Can you be buried in your backyard in California?

It is not legal to bury a loved one in your own backyard in the state of California — that is, your human loved ones. But what if your beloved friend had a little more hair and a few extra legs?

What is the new burial law 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.

What is the new burial law 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.