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Save Austin's Cemeteries
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Save Austin's Cemeteries is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 dedicated to preserving and promoting Austin's seven historic city-owned cemeteries through documentation, education, and advocacy—including initiatives like the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Rehabilitation project and free historic walking tours.
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- Nonprofit
- Established
- 2004
About Save Austin's Cemeteries
Save Austin's Cemeteries was founded in 2004 by Dale Flatt in response to maintenance needs at Oakwood Cemetery. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization works to preserve Austin's historic cemeteries through documentation, preservation, and education while promoting them as local and state cultural resources. SAC has accomplished major initiatives including collaborating with Austin city officials on the adopted Cemetery Master Plan, leading the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Rehabilitation project (restoring the 1914 chapel), and conducting comprehensive gravestone documentation and monitoring. The organization serves families through photo research, coordinates outreach programs including free historic walking tours and gravestone resetting, and represents cemetery descendants in discussions with the Austin Cemetery Division.
Typical burial prices in Austin
Save Austin's Cemeteries doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Austin typically charge:
Low
$1,995
Typical
$3,185
High
$5,895
City-wide figures from 6 published prices — not Save Austin's Cemeteries's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.
Services offered
- Burial
Where is Save Austin's Cemeteries?
1601 Navasota St, Austin, TX
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What burial prices usually include
General context, not specific to Save Austin's Cemeteries: 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 does SAC stand for?
SAC is the acronym for Save Austin's Cemeteries.
Which Cemeteries are the City Cemeteries?
Austin Memorial Park, Evergreen, Oakwood, Oakwood Annex, and Plummers
What city department manages the city cemeteries? Who is responsible for maintenance at the cemeteries?
The city cemeteries come under Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD), Cemeteries Division. www.austintexas.gov/cemeteries
Who do I contact to buy a cemetery plot?
Contact the City of Austin Cemetery Administrative Office at 512-978-2320. The office is located at 2800 Hancock Dr. Austin, TX 78731 and is open weekdays 8am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.
I have family members buried at the city cemeteries, who should I contact with updated contact information?
You can fill out SAC's Plot Owner's Contact Form, and we will update the descendant's database we maintain and also pass along your information to the Cemetery Office.
What are the rules and regulations for the city cemeteries?
The current rules are available here.
Where can I view Austin's Cemetery Master Plan?
SAC has worked hard for over a decade with Austin City Staff, contractors, and master plan team to help craft the adopted Cemetery Master Plan and SAC will continue to monitor and assist with implementation and preservation projects. The plan is available at: www.austintexas.gov/cmp
How do I get my family tombstone leveled, reset, or repaired?
SAC has worked with several professional stone conservators. Send an email to: info@sachome.org for information and recommendations.
What other cemeteries are located in Austin or Travis County?
The Austin Genealogical Society (AGS) maintains a list of cemeteries in Travis County at: www.austintxgensoc.org/cemeteries/index.php
What services does Save Austin's Cemeteries offer?
Save Austin's Cemeteries offers burial. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Save Austin's Cemeteries located?
Save Austin's Cemeteries is located at 1601 Navasota St, Austin, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Save Austin's Cemeteries 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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