Oakwood Hill Cemetery
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- City
- Tacoma
- Postal Code
- 98409
- Location
- 5210 South Alder Street
- Phone
- 253-473-2900
- Fax
- 916-536-0706
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Oakwood Hill Cemetery in Pierce County County was founded in 1889. In 1920 the cemetery was handed to the City of Tacoma.
The Oakwood Hill Cemetery’s management was under the City of Tacoma until 1932 when Oakwood Hill Cemetery Association took over after its formation. The association took over the administration until 2011 when the cemetery land was deeded again back to the City of Tacoma.
The Oakwood Hill Cemetery has incorporated several graves from the local cemeteries. One of the notable relocations of graves is one done by Tacoma Catholic Cemetery in 1992. After relocation, they erected a memorial with a list of names of the deceased whose graves were moved.
Oakwood Hill Cemetery in Tacoma ranks number 1st out of the two cemeteries in Tacoma City in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 10th out of 22 cemeteries in Pierce County County, 33th out of the 222 cemeteries in Washington State, and 2669 in the United States. It is located in Tacoma City at 5210 South Alder Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98409.
Services and Information Available at the Oakwood Hill Cemetery
The Oakwood Hill Cemetery management makes the following information available to the public:
- The rules and regulations to govern the Oakwood Hill Cemetery.
- The hours when the Oakwood Hill Cemetery offices are operational.
- The Oakwood Hill Cemetery’s history since it became operational and the changes it has undergone to date.
- The burial records for all the people buried at the Oakwood Hill Cemetery and the dates they were buried.
- Information about burials and funerals, such as privileges that may be accorded.
Oakwood Hill Cemetery in Tacoma has a rich history, with the earliest grave back to 1888. You can learn more about the graves or inquire about visitation by calling the Oakwood Hill Cemetery at 253-473-2900. You may also visit the Oakwood Hill Cemetery’s official website for online services.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.