We're in National Wildlife Magazine!Check out this link to the April/May 2008 issue of National Wildlife magazine where we are featured along with other cemeteries who have earned the National Wildlife Certified Habitat designation. http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?issueID=121&articleID=1583 Our Vision*To strengthen to cemetery as an inviting space for remembrance, contemplation, and healing. *To enhance the cemetery's ability to memorialize the history of Davis, its people, and the original Central Valley landscape through art, architecture and design. *To maintain the Davis Cemetery District as a center of local history, celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the people of Davis. *To create an attractive environment that will encourage people to come and enjoy art, nature, and civic history. *To enhance the existing ecological function of the cemetery as an open green space and a sanctuary for native plant and animal life. *To reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides while maintaining a healthy living landscape. Search PlotsSearch our plot locations by name, dates or status to find the grave number of your loved one. You can then find the exact grave location by clicking on MAPS. The letter of the plot will indicate which section map to choose. After you open the section map, you can pan and zoom to find the grave by number. **Please note that interments after March, 2006 may not be listed. If you have trouble locating a grave, please call 530-756-7807. We will be happy to help you.Our FormsSee our "Files" page for downloadable PDFs of our interment authorization and interment agreement forms, or to see our complete master plan with drawings and photos. Volunteers Plug Plant Our SwaleClick "FILES" at the bottom of the left hand column, then click "SWALE PROJECT" to view Scout Troop 466, Rotarians, DHS, and Korematsu kids hard at work. Want to help out yourself? Please call 756-7807 to find out how. Cemetery Slide ShowPlease click on "Files" on the left hand margin, then click on "Davis Cemetery Slide Show" or "A Journey Through the Seasons" to see great photos and informative slides about the cemetery. |
NewsWE NOW ACCEPT VISA AND MASTERCARDSummer Staff Hours IN THE SUMMER HEAT STAFF WORKS DURING COOLER HOURS Office staff :7 AM to 3 PM Grounds staff: 6:30 AM to 3 PM To arrange urgent appointments outside regular hours call 530-756-7807 or 530-845-0080...More Cemetery Holidays You may visit graves or walk our labyrinths at any time. Our E. 8th St. entrance is always open. However, staff will not be on site July 4th or September 1st (Labor Day). Mosquito Control in the Cemetery Please paste http://cbs13.com/video/?id=30420@kovr.dayport.com into your browser and watch this short clip from Channel 13 News on the mosquito control crystals required in all cemetery vases in Yolo and...More GOING GREEN Our office, well pump, and irrigation are powered by the sun, not by your taxes, thanks to our new solar panels. We are restoring the only swale left in Davis, here on our property, by replacing non-native...More We're A Certified Wildlife Habitat We have 23 known species of birds as well as cottontails, jack rabbits, tree squirrels, ground squirrels, toads and occasional other species. Monarchs, damselflies, praying mantis, and ladybugs are among...More Ten Things to Do On A Visit... *Take a meditative walk on one of our labyrinths (see "About our Labyrinths" in the left column for details). *Look at the lovely statues and historic stones. (Can you find the one that came all the way...More DID YOU KNOW? We have six markers over 12 feet tall, four that range from 8-12 feet, and some thirteen between 6-8 feet high; they include eight obelisk markers and four full figure statues. 28% of all city council...More To find our full calendar... Please go to http://events.dcn.org/cemetery. Upcoming Events |
Davis Cemetery District820 Pole Line Rd.Davis, CA 95618 PHONE 530-756-7807 FAX 530-756-7850 e-mail: cemetery@dcn.org |