Cemetery · Union City, CA

The Historic Union Cemetery

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The Historic Union Cemetery is a six-acre National Historic Landmark in Union City (Redwood City area), California, established in the 1850s and closed to new burials in 1918. Now managed by the Historic Union Cemetery Association (HUCA), a nonprofit, it serves as a historic preservation site and attracts visitors for educational tours and genealogical research.

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Ownership: Nonprofit
Established: 1850

About The Historic Union Cemetery

The Historic Union Cemetery is nestled on a six-acre triangle of land off Woodside Road and El Camino Real in the Redwood City area. Established in the 1850s, it stands as one of the oldest burial grounds in San Mateo County and has witnessed the evolving history of Redwood City and beyond. Though officially closed to new burials in 1918, the cemetery remained in use for years, serving as a final resting place for those who could not afford private plots during the Great Depression. Today, Union Cemetery is recognized as a California Historic Landmark and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic Union Cemetery Association (HUCA) is dedicated to maintaining and restoring Union Cemetery in accordance with National Park Service and California State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. The individuals interred here represent 16 countries and at least 26 U.S. states, offering a unique window into the diverse history of the region.

Typical burial prices in Union City

The Historic Union Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Union City typically charge:

Low

$742

Typical

$2,310

High

$5,675

City-wide figures from 11 published prices — not The Historic Union 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

Facilities

6 acres of grounds

Where is The Historic Union Cemetery?

330 Woodside Rd, Union City, CA

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Hours

Monday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:45 AM – 7:30 PM

The Historic Union Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.5

21 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.5 from 21 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to The Historic Union 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 The Historic Union Cemetery offer?

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

Where is The Historic Union Cemetery located?

The Historic Union Cemetery is located at 330 Woodside Rd, Union City, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will The Historic Union 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.