A Historic Treasure

A Natural Burial at Historic Columbian Cemetery, Portland, Oregon

The final resting place for people from all class levels and ethnic groups, Historic Columbian Cemetery has served citizens in the North Portland area since 1857. Steeped in history, the naturally wooded site enjoys a prime location about one mile south of the Columbia River. The cemetery was originally named the Love Cemetery after Captain Lewis Love. He was one of the first settlers of the area and lived on the property as he made his fortune rafting logs down the river to Portland. A fascinating cross-section of people in Portland are buried here, including some of the city's founding fathers, freed slaves, and many pioneers who arrived in the territory after traversing the famous Oregon Trail. 

Now a location for green burials, Historic Columbian Cemetery holds a treasured place in Portland's history. The cemetery was an integral part of the area's development and, despite neglect and vandalism in the past, today remains a vibrant part of the Portland community. Each year, the site hosts several activities for the benefit of local residents. 

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Services 

A cemetery with great character and charm, Historic Columbian Cemetery combines history with beauty in a park-like setting. Historic Columbian Cemetery is the only green burial provider in the city of Portland, featuring the Green Garden Natural Burial Ground.

Natural Burial 
​Enjoy a natural return to the Earth at the only green burial ground located within the city of Portland.
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Historic Natural Burial Plots:
- 3' x 10' Single Interment Plot: $3,000
- 6' x 10' Double Interment Plot: $5,750

Green Garden Natural Burial Plots:
- 3' x 10' Single Interment Plot: $3,000
- 6' x 10' Double Interment Plot: $5,750

*15% Preservation & Maintenance Fee Applied at the Time of Payment

At the Time of Service:
$1,650 Grave Opening and Closing Fee

All Services Include:
​- Opening and closing of the gravesite.

*Pre-Arrangement is Available

Tree of Life
​Become and create new life with tree of life cremains burial.

Tree of Life:
- 3' by 3' Single TOL Plot: $1,500

*15% Preservation & Maintenance Fee Applied at the Time of Payment

Plantings:
Non-native memorial trees/shrubs are prohibited. 

Service Includes:
​​- Opening and closing of the gravesite.

*Pre-Arrangement is Available

Cremains Burial
​Cremains Burial:
- 1' by 1' Cremains Burial Plot: $1,000

Services Include:
- Opening and closing of the gravesite.  

Scattering Garden:
- Cremains Scattering: $500

*Pre-Arrangement is Available

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