Cemetery · Auburn, CA

Placer County Hospital Cemetery

Name: Placer County Hospital Cemetery
Address: 386 Elm Ave, Auburn, CA, US
Rating: 4

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A historic county cemetery in Auburn, California, located near the former County Hospital site (now an Elm Avenue shopping center). The cemetery served as a pauper's cemetery and potter's field; most remains were relocated to Old Auburn Cemetery when Interstate 80 was constructed.

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About Placer County Hospital Cemetery

The Placer County Hospital Cemetery, also known as the Pauper's Cemetery and Potter's Field, was located on a hillock behind the Wells Fargo Bank in Auburn, adjacent to the County Hospital. When Interstate 80 was built, the remains were transferred to the Old Auburn Cemetery. The original cemetery site is now occupied by the Elm Avenue shopping center, though some headstones may still remain in the area.

Typical burial prices in Auburn

Placer County Hospital Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Auburn typically charge:

Low

$4,995

Typical

$4,995

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Placer County Hospital 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 Placer County Hospital Cemetery?

386 Elm Ave, Auburn, CA

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Placer County Hospital Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.0

1 review

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.0 from 1 review on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Placer County Hospital 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 Placer County Hospital Cemetery offer?

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

Where is Placer County Hospital Cemetery located?

Placer County Hospital Cemetery is located at 386 Elm Ave, Auburn, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Placer County Hospital 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.

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