University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum

State
Washington
County
Pierce County
City
Tacoma
Postal Code
98467
Location
5212 70th Street West
Phone
253-472-8875
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Sat-Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum in Pierce County County was founded in 1890. In 1911 the cemetery was handed to the City of Tacoma.

The University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum’s management was under the City of Tacoma until 1933 when University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum Association took over after its formation. The association took over the administration until 2012 when the cemetery land was deeded again back to the City of Tacoma.

The University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum has incorporated several graves from the local cemeteries. One of the notable relocations of graves is one done by Tacoma Catholic Cemetery in 1994. After relocation, they erected a memorial with a list of names of the deceased whose graves were moved.

University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum in Tacoma ranks number 1st out of the two cemeteries in Tacoma City in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 10th out of 23 cemeteries in Pierce County County, 30th out of the 239 cemeteries in Washington State, and 2839 in the United States. It is located in Tacoma City at 5212 70th Street West, Tacoma, Washington, 98467.

Services and Information Available at the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum

The University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum management makes the following information available to the public:

  • The rules and regulations to govern the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum.
  • The hours when the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum offices are operational.
  • The University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum’s history since it became operational and the changes it has undergone to date.
  • The burial records for all the people buried at the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum and the dates they were buried.
  • Information about burials and funerals, such as privileges that may be accorded.

University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum in Tacoma has a rich history, with the earliest grave back to 1890. You can learn more about the graves or inquire about visitation by calling the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum at 253-472-8875. You may also visit the University Place Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum’s official website for online services.

Directions

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