Santa Maria Cemetery
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Santa Maria, CA
- Burial
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Cemetery · Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Cemetery
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Santa Maria Cemetery District is a municipal cemetery in Santa Maria, California, offering burial plots (regular, outer edge, monument row), cremation/infant plots, niche wall spaces, and mausoleum options with comprehensive pricing for interment services and headstone settings.
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- $100
- Ownership
- Municipal
About Santa Maria Cemetery
Santa Maria Cemetery District operates as a public cemetery managed by a Board of Trustees. The district's mission emphasizes fair and courteous treatment of all residents and taxpayers regardless of race, color, or creed, compliance with California Health & Safety Code provisions, prudent fiscal management, and long-term planning for orderly growth and expansion.
Santa Maria Cemetery prices
Price list published · source
| Saturday Service Overtime | $1,450 |
|---|---|
| Baby/Cremation Disinterment | $1,120 |
| Single Cremation Stone Setting | $300 |
| Double Cremation Stone Setting | $360 |
| Mow Strip Only | $290 |
| Single Pad Only | $410 |
| Double Adult Stone | $730 |
| Double Pad Only | $770 |
| Bronze Plaques | $180 |
| VA Uprights Setting | $400 |
At $100, this is below the typical national range of $7,000–$9,000 for a funeral with burial.
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
Santa Maria Cemetery packages
Regular Plot
$4,170- Regular plot ($1,580)
- Endowment ($380)
- Opening/Closing ($1,080)
- Standard Size Cement Vault ($1,130)
Non-resident fee $1,050 additional; total $5,220
Outer Edge Plot (Southlawn C)
$4,730- Outer Edge plot ($2,140)
- Endowment ($380)
- Opening/Closing ($1,080)
- Standard Size Cement Vault ($1,130)
Non-resident fee $1,050 additional; total $5,780
Monument Plot (Southlawn C)
$5,810- Monument plot ($3,220)
- Endowment ($380)
- Opening/Closing ($1,080)
- Standard Size Cement Vault ($1,130)
Non-resident fee $1,050 additional; total $6,860
Cremation or Infant Burial Plot
$1,510- Plot ($740)
- Endowment ($310)
- Opening/Closing ($460)
Vault may be required; non-resident fee $340 additional; total $1,850
Niche Wall Single - Row 1
$1,700- Niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Single - Row 2
$1,600- Niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Single - Row 3
$1,500- Niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Single - Row 4
$1,400- Niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Single - Row 5
$1,300- Niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Double - Row 1
$3,300- Double niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Double - Row 2
$3,100- Double niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Double - Row 3
$2,900- Double niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Double - Row 4
$2,700- Double niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Niche Wall Double - Row 5
$2,500- Double niche wall space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Mausoleum Single
$800- Mausoleum space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Mausoleum Double
$1,200- Double mausoleum space
Endowment $310, Opening/Closing $360, Non-resident fee $340
Standard Casket Vault
$1,094- Standard vault W 28" x L 84" x H 23"
XL Size Vault
$1,279- XL vault for edge or easement
XXL Size Vault
$1,496- XXL vault for two adult plots
Small Infant Vault
$360- Small infant vault
Medium Infant Vault
$472- Medium infant vault
Large Infant Vault
$522- Large infant vault
Requires two infant plots
X-Large Infant Vault
$646- X-large infant vault
Requires adult plot
Saturday Service Overtime
$1,450- Saturday service fee
Adult/Casket Disinterment
$4,500- Disinterment service
Baby/Cremation Disinterment
$1,120- Disinterment service
Niche Disinterment
$360- Disinterment service
Single Cremation Stone Setting
$300- Setting fee
- 1 heavy vase
Single cremation stone or single baby stone
Double Cremation Stone Setting
$360- Setting fee
- 1 heavy vase
Double cremation stone or single adult stone
Mow Strip Only
$290- Setting fee
Single Pad Only
$410- Setting fee
- 1 heavy vase
Double Adult Stone
$730- Setting fee
- 2 heavy vases
Double Pad Only
$770- Setting fee
- 2 heavy vases
Bronze Plaques
$180- Plaque setting
Remove/Destroy Single Marker
$100- Removal service
Remove/Destroy Double Marker
$200- Removal service
VA Uprights Setting
$400- Setting fee
- 1 heavy vase
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Burial
Who you’ll work with
Brendan Hannegan
District Manager
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Burial plots
- Cremation and infant burial
- Niche wall services
- Mausoleum spaces
- Headstone setting services
- Disinterment services
Where is Santa Maria Cemetery?
1651 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA
Get directionsHours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Santa Maria Cemetery reviews
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Rating from Google · updated July 2026
4.0 from 14 reviews on google
What burial prices usually include
General context, not specific to Santa Maria 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 is the Pre-Need Program?
Only the fees for the grave and endowment care may be purchased in advance of need. This protects the purchaser from any further price increases.
What is the Refund Policy?
The District allows the repurchase of your graves. The repurchase policy is that the District will refund the purchased price of the lot only. The endowment fee is not refundable.
What is the Endowment Care Fund?
An Endowment Care Fund is provided from monies deposited therein from the sale of memorial properties (graves). The interest from this fund is used only for general care and maintenance necessary for proper care of the buildings and grounds.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash (Exact Change Only), Personal Check, Money Order, Cashier Check, or Credit/Debit Cards. Credit Card Fee: 3%
What is the scheduling and payment policy?
We require 72 hours notice to schedule a service. Payment must be received 72 hours before service. If payment is not received 72 hours prior, and our cemetery service workers already prep the plot, you are responsible for the opening and closing fee.
When are cleanup dates scheduled?
Next Clean-Up Dates: Wednesday - Friday August 5 - 7, 2026. There will be a complete grounds cleanup and no items should be placed until after Friday, August 7, 2026.
How much does saturday service overtime cost at Santa Maria Cemetery?
Santa Maria Cemetery lists saturday service overtime at $1,450. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does baby/cremation disinterment cost at Santa Maria Cemetery?
Santa Maria Cemetery lists baby/cremation disinterment at $1,120. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does single cremation stone setting cost at Santa Maria Cemetery?
Santa Maria Cemetery lists single cremation stone setting at $300. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
What services does Santa Maria Cemetery offer?
Santa Maria Cemetery offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Santa Maria Cemetery located?
Santa Maria Cemetery is located at 1651 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Santa Maria 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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