The resting place for residents in Woodlake and the surrounding rural areas
Cemetery News
Board Meetings
The Woodlake Public Cemetery District’s Board of Directors meet regularly on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Cemetery Office, unless otherwise posted. The public is always welcome to attend.
Notice: The May 13, 2024 Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. The Revised Flower & Memorial Policy will be on the agenda for public comment and Board decision.
When Joining Online:
- Meeting ID: 938 203 484 024 5
- Passcode: besxFp
Operation: Fund the Fence!
The next significant improvement project at the Cemetery will be the replacement of the South Wall and the entrance wall and gates! The existing wall is nearly 50 years old and replacing it will improve the aesthetics of the cemetery and enhance public safety at the cemetery. Help us bring this project to fruition by donating! Donations are tax-deductible.
Services & Prices
Woodlake Public Cemetery serves as the resting place for residents in Woodlake and the surrounding rural areas. Visit our services and prices page, stop by the office during office hours, or call to make an appointment to discuss current or future burial needs.
Board Seat Vacancy
The Woodlake Public Cemetery Board of Directors voted to increase the number of board seats from 3 directors to 5 directors. The County of Tulare Board of Supervisors officially approved the seat increase in August 2023. We currently have one vacant seat. If you are interested in filling that seat, please email the District Manager for an application.
Flower & Memorial Policy
The Board of Directors adopted a Flower & Memorial Policy in June 2022, providing guidelines for the amount and type of items that are allowed on headstones. Please thoroughly read the guidelines to help assure your items are not removed.
The Board of Directors will be voting on a revised Flower & Memorial Policy at the May 6 Board meeting. The public is welcome to attend and provide public comment.
Office Hours
The Woodlake Public Cemetery Office is open Monday through Friday. Office hours vary, so please call (559) 564-2571 to schedule an appointment. The District Manager is always accessible by telephone, even when not in the office.
We are also closed on major holidays.
Upcoming Improvements
Irrigation Improvement Project
Installation of permanent irrigation in the Old Section of the cemetery:
Construction in December 2023
South Wall & Entrance Wall Replacement
The South Wall and entrance wall are in desperate need of replacement. Once funds are raised, we will be demolishing the walls and replacing with rod iron for a cohesive look with the rest of our community.
Equipment Storage Building & Parking Area
This project will be completed in the future once the wall and irrigation projects are completed.
How You Can Help With Cemetery Improvements
We are always asked by community members how to help with the current improvements around the Woodlake Public Cemetery grounds. Here are a few ways to help us restore the beauty of our community’s cemetery:
Follow the Flower & Memorial Policy – To aid in the ongoing maintenance (weed eating and mowing), please remove items from and around your loved ones’ headstone, and ensure the number of items are in compliance with the Flower & Memorial Policy. Other cemeteries remove ALL items each week, and we are trying to avoid getting to that point.
No Weed Eating – For your own protection, please do not weed eat around your loved ones’ graves. And please do not dig around the edge of the headstone. Removing the grass and soil from the edge will increase the chances of the headstone sinking.
DO NOT SPRAY HERBICIDES! – Please do not spray Round-Up or other herbicides on your loved ones’ graves. Please do not kill our grass and the grass on your loved one’s grave.
Pick Up Trash – Fake flower petals, sun-damaged items left on graves, water bottles, cans and glass bottles, plates, utensils, ketchup packets, masks, diapers, and other items are often blown around the cemetery. Please pick up after yourself and others.
Bring a Rake – If you’d like to do more around the cemetery, feel free to bring a rake and rake up leaves or pine needles, especially as we are coming into Fall and Winter. Our Groundskeeper will come by and pick up the piles!
Donations – If you would like to help in other ways, please contact our District Manager to discuss the Cemetery’s needs and how you can help monetarily or with specific services or products that we may need to reach our goals. We are currently fundraising for the Wall Replacement Project. Click here to donate!
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