Cemeteries & Resources
Welcome to my resources page. Here you will find our community cemeteries, their pricing and links to them as well. I also put a couple local funeral home cremation prices so you can easily access the information.
Cemeteries and Prices
Green Burial cemeteries are very special places to visit. A lot of care goes in to the stewardship of them and taking good care of the families who use them. As you plan your disposition I highly encourage you to pack a picnic or bring your dog and go for a visit. Cemeteries are a place to remember, to enjoy nature and to explore history.
Please contact the individual cemeteries or providers to confirm Pricing as well as any other fees that may be associated. This is being currant as of 8/2026
Cemeteries
Westwood Hills Cemetery Single internment $3,500.00 Open/close $1650.00
2720 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville Ca
https://www.steelmantowncemetery.com/westwood_hills_memorial_park.html
Westwood Hills cemetery is a beautiful cemetery located right in the heart of Placerville with many old local families buried within its grounds. It has a green section but also allows green burial throughout the cemetery. The grounds are gorgeous to walk no matter the season and a great place to visit and consider for burial. I highly encourage a visit when looking for your perfect cemetery for burial.
Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve Single internment range between $2986.31 - $4318.18
421 Fleming Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648
https://www.morganoaksgreenburial.com
Internment price depends on where in the cemetery you choose. Visit their excellent website to learn more, and the give tours!
Morgan Oaks, is deeply committed to the long-term preservation and stewardship of the land, and offers a wide variety of beautiful, park-like settings as burial options. With a green burial, you’ll continue to restore and protect the natural surroundings and ecosystem while creating a unique and meaningful experience. By choosing a green burial, you’ll be creating a living legacy.
**Check Back for info on more cemeteries as I am still adding to this list**
Historical Cemeteries In El Dorado County
Historic cemeteries that are operated by El Dorado County and accepting green burial are below. The price of a full plot at these cemeteries is $1000.00 for county residents, with an opening and closing fee of $950 on weekdays and an additional $275 if burial is on the weekend.
- El Dorado
- Georgetown Pioneer/Renke Annex
- Georgia Slide
- Mormon Island
- Pilot Hill
- Placerville Union
- Smith Flat
Historic cemeteries within the county operated by separate rural boards.
- Kelsey Cemetery https://www.kelseypioneercemetery.org
The price for burial plots for Kelsey cemetery are $800 for District residents/land-owners, and $1,250 for eligible non-district residents. Part of this cost goes toward current District expenses, and a portion (currently $150) goes to an endowment fund for long-term care and maintenance of the grounds. Please visit their website for more details and information.
Community Resources
Local Funeral Homes and Cremation
While cremation is not considered a green burial there are eco friendly alternatives that can be done with cremains to reverse the carbon foot print of a cremation. ie. your cremains can become part of a coral reef or used as part of a tree planting. Some people use cremains for jewelry, tattoo's, paintings and other forms of sculpture and art. I wanted to provide information on some of our local cremation options as you make your decisions on disposition.
El Dorado Funeral and Cremation Services Cremation $1,355.00
1004 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667
https://www.altogetherfuneral.com
Foothill Cremation Cremation $995.00
3094 Cedar Ravine Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Chapel Of The Pines -Placerville: Cremation $
2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Simple Traditions: Cremation $1,895.00
5921 Stanley Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
https://simpletraditionsinc.com/
Green Valley Mortuary Cremation $2495.00
3004 Alexandrite Dr, Rescue, CA 95672
https://greenvalleymortuary.com
***I am a Death Doula, one who legally educates and supports families or individuals in preparation and through the dying and disposition process. I am NOT a licensed funeral director and do not take care of bodies. I support family directed funerals and home vigils, and graveside burials***
More Resources
Snowline Hospice:
El Dorado County Cemetery Association:
https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/County-Departments/Cemetery-Administration
National Home Funeral Alliance:
https://www.homefuneralalliance.org
Global Green Burial Alliance:
https://globalgreenburialalliance.net/
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