Is there any space available at Mountain or Valley Cemetery for urns to be placed in the ground?
Yes, both Mountain and Valley Cemeteries offer in-ground cremain placement.
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Does the City of Sonoma have any niches or crypts available at their cemeteries?
We currently have niches available for cremation interment in the Annex portion of Mountain Cemetery; however, that is currently the only option for above-ground cremation interment. We have started a waitlist for anyone interested in the future availability of crypts and niches for both casket and cremation interment options and encourage you to reach out … Continued
How can I find out if my ancestor is buried at Mountain Cemetery?
Contact us by calling (707) 933-2240 or email cemeteries@sonomacity.org . If you provide us with legal names, we will check our records and provide what we have on locations, if we have the information on file. Please note that record-keeping practices from the early 1800’s and 1900’s were different than they are today, and some records … Continued
How can our family put a veteran’s name on the star at the Veterans Memorial Park?
The contact for the engraving for the star is not through the City of Sonoma. The contact is through VeteransRememberedFlag.com. All information can be found on this web site.
Why is there a cost for burial at the Veterans Memorial Park when National Veterans Cemeteries do not charge for burials?
The Veterans Memorial Cemetery is not a national cemetery and is owned and operated by the City of Sonoma, whereas a National Veterans Cemetery is operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which funds the burials for veterans wishing to be interred at those locations. Public cemeteries, such as our Veterans Memorial Cemetery, do not … Continued
I’m new to the city. How do I set up services?
Information on setting up water and garbage service is available at the Finance Department. Additional information for new residents can be found at the Chamber of Commerce’s relocation guide page.
Can anyone be buried at the Veterans Memorial Park?
The Veterans Memorial Park is for veterans who have served their country. They must have discharge papers in order to be buried in that cemetery. The spouse may be buried with the Veteran however no other family members (eg. sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, etc.) may be interred.
What is the California Public Records Act?
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires government agencies to give the public access to public records.
What is the Ralph M. Brown Act?
The Ralph M. Brown Act, is an act of the California State Legislature. It guarantees the public’s right to attend and take part in meetings of local legislative bodies. It was written by Assemblymember Ralph M. Brown and passed in 1953, It is located in the California Government Code 54950 et seq.
When and where are City Council meetings held?
The City Council holds meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. The meetings begin at 6:00pm at 177 First Street West, Sonoma, in the Community Meeting Room. When a holiday falls on the Monday meeting date, the meeting is then scheduled for the following Wednesday.