City of Austin Cemeteries
The City has operated cemeteries since receiving what is known as the Oakwood Cemetery from the State of Texas in 1856. Five cemeteries are currently operated under the auspices of the City: Oakwood, Oakwood Annex, Evergreen, Plummers, and Austin Memorial Park.
The Cemetery operation is currently contracted out to Intercare Corporation which provides four services: administration, space sales, interments, and grounds maintenance. Administration includes the recording of all deeds of sale with the County and the management of information for property owners and interment location information. They can be reached at 512-453-2320
Spaces in Austin Memorial Park and Evergreen are available for purchase by the general public and funeral homes. The other three cemeteries no longer have spaces available, although many of the spaces are not yet occupied. Interment Services include space opening and closing. Concrete grave liner sales and funeral setups have been eliminated as a cost containment measure.
Grounds maintenance includes regular mowing, grave sinking, leveling of sunken graves, grass planting, litter control, repairs to irrigation systems, building maintenance, placement and removal of flowers, and response (when possible) to property owner requests. Tree maintenance includes trimming, removal when necessary for safety concerns.
Austin Memorial Park - 2800 Hancock Drive -
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Evergreen - 3304 E. 12th -
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Oakwood - 1601 Navasota -
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Plummers- 12th and Springdale -
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Oakwood Annex - 1600 Comal Street -
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Hours and Days of Operation
The Administrative office is located at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery. Current hours and days of operation are Monday thru Saturday daylight hours. Official City of Austin Holidays and Sundays the cemetery office is closed.
Cemetery Fees
The City is committed to a pricing policy that offers reasonable rates approved and allocated by City Council which allows Austin citizens affordable access to cemetery spaces and services. Approved fees will be valid for the period of October 1 through September 30 of the next calendar year. Current Fee Schedule.
Contact Information: David Coleman, Contract Administrator, 974-6742 or by e-mail: david.coleman@ci.austin.tx.us
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