Cemetery · Davis, CA

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum

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Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum is a public cemetery established in 1855 serving Davis, California. The district operates as a non-profit government agency governed by a Board of Trustees and maintains a Level II Arboretum with over 150 native plant species, a Rose Garden, and a Cremation Garden, while offering inground burial and cremation niches to all faiths and cultures.

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum, Davis

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Ownership: Municipal
Established: 1855

About Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum

Established in 1855, the Davis Cemetery District is a community tradition rooted in historic and natural beauty. The District is a non-enterprise independent Special District governed by an appointed Board of Trustees who serve four-year terms. As a public agency, the District is not in the business to make a profit as a private company. The Davis Cemetery District proudly hosts a Level II Arboretum featuring over 150 species of native and California-adapted plants, and hosts one of the nation's first permanent COVID-19 memorials, a tribute to resilience and remembrance. As both a historic and contemporary cemetery, the grounds reflect the diversity, stories, and legacy of the community served.

Typical cremation prices in Davis

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Davis typically charge:

Low

$1,150

Typical

$1,150

High

$1,150

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum packages

Inground Cremation Niche

Can hold up to two sets of cremains
Cost of engraving
Basic clip art

Located in the Cremation Garden

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Burial

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Secular / humanist

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Level II Arboretum with over 150 native plant species
COVID-19 permanent memorial
Serves all faiths and cultures

Awards & recognition

Stephen Souza – Trustee of the Year Award (California Association of Public Cemeteries, 2026)

Where is Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum?

820 Pole Line Rd, Davis, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum reviews

Updated July 2026

4.6

16 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.6 from 16 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum offer?

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum located?

Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum is located at 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.