Washington State Cemetery Association

State: Washington
County: Pierce County
City: Tacoma
Postal Code: 98499
Location: 6714 Lake Grove Street Southwest
Phone: 253-537-1050

Washington State Cemetery Association in Pierce County County was founded in 1890. In 1916 the cemetery was handed to the City of Tacoma.

The Washington State Cemetery Association’s management was under the City of Tacoma until 1933 when Washington State Cemetery Association Association took over after its formation. The association took over the administration until 2008 when the cemetery land was deeded again back to the City of Tacoma.

The Washington State Cemetery Association has incorporated several graves from the local cemeteries. One of the notable relocations of graves is one done by Tacoma Catholic Cemetery in 1993. After relocation, they erected a memorial with a list of names of the deceased whose graves were moved.

Washington State Cemetery Association in Tacoma ranks number 1^st out of the two cemeteries in Tacoma City in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 10^th out of 21 cemeteries in Pierce County County, 41^th out of the 219 cemeteries in Washington State, and 2774 in the United States. It is located in Tacoma City at 6714 Lake Grove Street Southwest, Tacoma, Washington, 98499.

Services and Information Available at the Washington State Cemetery Association

The Washington State Cemetery Association management makes the following information available to the public:

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

Washington State Cemetery Association in Tacoma has a rich history, with the earliest grave back to 1883. You can learn more about the graves or inquire about visitation by calling the Washington State Cemetery Association at 253-537-1050. You may also visit the Washington State Cemetery Association’s official website for online services.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.