STONES, BONES, and STORIESAt 2 PM on Sunday, February 28th, the Yolo County Historical Society will present a free program in the cemetery office featuring Peggy Perrazo, author of "Stone Quarries and Beyond", who will speak about stone cutters/statue makers in the Yolo area and related cemetery history. If weather allows, a walking tour will follow the talk. The public is welcome.Burial Search With MappingClick Here If you have trouble locating a grave or need other information, please call 530-756-7807. We will be happy to help you.Veteran Fountain Dedication PhotosThe dedication of our Veteran's Memorial Fountain on Nov. 11th was a great success. You may enjoy some photos of the event by clicking below.Fountain Dedication WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS FOR THE VETERAN MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN. VIRTUAL TOUR OF CEMETERYPlease view our introduction and then click the links below to be directed to our virtual tours.INTRODUCTION OUR SCENT GARDENS BURIAL OPTIONS OUR LABYRINTH BEHIND THE SCENES THE LAST SWALE IN DAVIS THANK YOU Art Exhibition Was Huge SuccessOver 120 people visited our Art Exhibition on Sunday, 10/18/09, where, in addition to excellent visual art, they were also treated to music, poetry, and interpretive dance. Some of the art is still on display in our office. Please stop by and enjoy it. You can see images of the day by clicking the link below. (Please use 'enter' or 'down arrow' key to progress through images.)Arts Day Cemetery Through The SeasonsOur Vision*To strengthen to cemetery as an inviting space for remembrance, contemplation, and healing. *To enhance the cemetery's ability to memorialize the history of Davis, its people, and the original Central Valley landscape through art, architecture and design. *To maintain the Davis Cemetery District as a center of local history, celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the people of Davis. *To create an attractive environment that will encourage people to come and enjoy art, nature, and civic history. *To enhance the existing ecological function of the cemetery as an open green space and a sanctuary for native plant and animal life. *To reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides while maintaining a healthy living landscape. Cemetery Slide ShowPlease click on "Slide Shows" on the left hand margin, then click on "Davis Cemetery Slide Show" or "A Journey Through the Seasons" to see great photos and informative slides about the cemetery. |
NewsCemetery Poem by SilbersteinDavis Cemetery September, 2009 This cemetery seems more a place of life...More Current Board Agenda Date: 1-20-2010 Time: 5:00 PM Location: 820 Pole Line Rd., Davis, CA Call...More WE ACCEPT VISA AND MC Fall & Winter Hours Office staff: 8AM to 4PM Grounds staff: 8AM to 4PM No staff will be on site:...More Ten Things to Do On A Visit... *Take a meditative walk on one of our labyrinths (see "About our Labyrinths"...More Cemetery Holidays You may visit graves or walk our labyrinths at any time. Our E. 8th St. entrance...More We're A Certified Wildlife Habitat We have 23 known species of birds as well as cottontails, jack rabbits, tree...More GOING GREEN Our office, well pump, and irrigation are powered by the sun, not by your taxes,...More DID YOU KNOW? We have six markers over 12 feet tall, four that range from 8-12 feet, and some...More Mosquito Control in the Cemetery Please paste http://cbs13.com/video/?id=30420@kovr.dayport.com into your browser...More To find our full calendar... Please go to http://events.dcn.org/cemetery...More Upcoming Events |