Cemetery · Houston, TX

Glendale Cemetery

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Glendale Cemetery is Harris County's oldest cemetery, established with the first known burial in 1839, located in the historic Harrisburg area of Houston. Restored and maintained by the Glendale Cemetery Association since 1952, it is a private historical cemetery housing graves of early Texas founders and county pioneers.

Photo: Gloria Ramirez

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Photo: Gloria Ramirez

Established: 1839

About Glendale Cemetery

Glendale Cemetery lies at the foot of East Magnolia within the industrial area of what was once the bustling city of Harrisburg, Texas—a place of quiet repose among the noise of Houston's busy ship channel. Harris County's oldest cemetery with the first known burial dating to 1839, it is restored and maintained by the Glendale Cemetery Association, a private historical cemetery where visitors will find the graves of many of the founders of Harris County and of Texas. The Glendale Cemetery Association, Inc. was formed in 1952 by several "oldtimers" from the Harrisburg area who were distressed about the deplorable conditions at the old cemetery. The organization's objectives were to rescue, maintain, and restore the cemetery to its former beauty, establish a perpetual care fund, and operate as a heritage and historical society for Old Town Harrisburg.</long> <parameter name="staff">[]

Typical burial prices in Houston

Glendale Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Houston typically charge:

Low

$995

Typical

$3,040

High

$8,800

City-wide figures from 21 published prices — not Glendale Cemetery'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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Services offered

Burial

Where is Glendale Cemetery?

8315 E Magnolia St, Houston, TX

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Hours

Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment

Glendale Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.6

5 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.6 from 5 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Glendale Cemetery: 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 Glendale Cemetery offer?

Glendale Cemetery offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Glendale Cemetery located?

Glendale Cemetery is located at 8315 E Magnolia St, Houston, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Glendale Cemetery 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.