Cemetery · Sonoma, CA

Mountain Cemetery

Name: Mountain Cemetery
Address: 198 1st St W, Sonoma, CA, US
Telephone: (707) 933-2218
Rating: 4.9

4.9(11) Verified on Google

Mountain Cemetery is a municipal cemetery located north of historic Sonoma Plaza at the base of Schocken Hill, featuring native landscaping and graves of early Sonoma residents and historical figures. It also serves as an entrance to the Sonoma Overlook Trail and offers a self-guided walking tour of its historic grounds.

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Ownership: Municipal

About Mountain Cemetery

Located just a few blocks north of the historic Sonoma Plaza at the base of Schocken Hill, Mountain Cemetery offers a serene resting place surrounded by a natural landscape of native flora. This site also serves as an entrance to the scenic Sonoma Overlook Trail, providing a unique blend of peaceful reflection and outdoor beauty. The cemetery features a Historic Grounds section with graves of early residents and influential figures including Mariano Vallejo (founder of Sonoma), Henry Ernest Boyes (who discovered natural hot springs), Captain William Smith (a Revolutionary War soldier and sailor), and John McCracken (a member of the Donner Party). The cemetery hosts volunteer workdays for community members to participate in beautification and maintenance projects.

Typical burial prices in Sonoma

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

Low

$4,995

Typical

$4,995

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Mountain 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 Mountain Cemetery?

198 1st St W, Sonoma, CA

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Hours

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mountain Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

11 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 11 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Mountain 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 Mountain Cemetery offer?

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

Where is Mountain Cemetery located?

Mountain Cemetery is located at 198 1st St W, Sonoma, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Mountain 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.