About Us​

 

With a rich history dating back to 1885, Santa Rosa Memorial Park was established by the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 53 of Santa Rosa. It stands as the final resting place for many of the city’s early settlers and founders, serving as a cornerstone of the community for generations.

​

While the Park is no longer affiliated with the Odd Fellows, it steadfastly upholds the tradition of burying the departed with unwavering dignity and compassion, providing a comforting sanctuary for families and loved ones.

 

As a 501(c)(13) nonprofit cemetery corporation, Santa Rosa Memorial Park operates exclusively for the benefit of the individuals interred here and the wider community. We are a non-religious, non-sectarian organization, welcoming all with our mission to provide professional, respectful, and compassionate care while preserving the historic and sacred character of the Park for future generations.

 

The Park is governed by a Board of Directors, which provides oversight and guidance to ensure the continued care, preservation, and responsible management of Santa Rosa Memorial Park for generations to come.

 

The employees of Santa Rosa Memorial Park consider it a privilege to serve this community. They take great pride in their role as caretakers of this historic and sacred place, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to preserving the Park's legacy for future generations.

​​

AbCemetery Cleanup

 

In an effort to provide all visitors with a peaceful, clean and safe environment, Santa Rosa Memorial Park will be strictly enforcing our rules and regulations for flowers, decorations and other items left at graves.

​

Effective January 1, 2026 decorations in all areas of the cemetery will be limited to fresh cut and silk flowers placed in cemetery provided vase cups.

​

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY AND WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE

​

• Glass & Ceramic items left anywhere on lawns including, but not limited to: bottles, vases & figurines

• Gravel & decorative stone

• Fences of any kind

• Balloons

• Plants or other items not planted by the cemetery

• Any item that obstructs the cemetery crew in the course of maintenance and upkeep of the lawns.

​

Santa Rosa Memorial Park is a large property and our staff is limited, items will be removed on an ongoing basis, we will not be able to remove every item every day.

​

​

Please see below for our rules and regulations.

​

​

Rules & Regulations

​

Silk and fresh flowers are allowed on the grounds and in buildings. All arrangements (both silk and fresh) will be removed when they become unsightly.

 

Yearly, after January 15th, all arrangements are removed from the grounds and mausoleums. Flowers can be replaced starting February 14th.

 

Flowers for services are left at the interment site for three days or until unsightly.

 

Floral arrangements are to be placed in the vases provided by the Park.

 

Artificial flowers should be tightly bound together with an ID tag.  Unbound artificial flowers will be discarded. 

 

Wire stems on artificial flowers must be cut to fit the vase for ease of cleaning. Please do not bend.

 

Decorations and potted plants are not permitted on the mausoleum floor except on the following holiday:  Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Christmas.  Santa Rosa Memorial park will not be responsible for these items and they will be removed within 7 days of the holiday or when unsightly.

 

Santa Rosa Memorial Park will not be responsible for loose items left at an interment site. Photos can be purchased and installed on memorials. Please contact the office for information regarding portraits.

Flower arrangements will be no larger than a vase can accommodate and may not encroach on adjacent niche or crypt fronts.

 

Decorations are not permitted on trees or bushes.

 

Decorations or photographs may not be taped or hung on the front of the crypts or niches.

 

Approved ceramic photos will be installed by Park personnel.

 

​

​

​