A Unique Memorial Park
The Asian Cremation Garden, Westwood Hills Memorial Park, Placerville, California
Preserving a rich history in the heart of northern California gold rush country, Westwood Hills Memorial Park is the final resting place of many of the state's "49ers" who flocked to the region in the mid-19th century in hopes of making their fortunes. Ed Bixby, the owner of Steelmantown Cemetery Company, acquired the property in 2018 with the goal of creating a one-of-a-kind memorial park. Ed spent years creating themed interment spaces throughout the facility, varying from the Asian Cremation Garden to an Elevated Outdoor Cremation Niche Sanctuary. Serene fountains and hand-sculpted statues can be found all throughout the property, serving as a peaceful place for families to reflect when visiting a loved one. Ed continues to create new and exciting places for families and visitors to enjoy at Westwood Hills Memorial Park. Specializing in natural burials, Ed also offers green burials within "The Meadow," the property's designated natural burial section.
Home to the United States' FIRST Jizo Grieving Site
In November 2023, Steelmantown Cemetery Company and Destination Destiny Memorials partnered with the non-profit organization The Jizo Foundation to establish the first Jizo Grieving Site in the United States. Based on ancient Japanese rituals, Jizo Bodhisattva is the protector and guardian of children who have died and comforter of those who grieve their deaths. In this special area, the public is invited to visit during cemetery hours, to sit, meditate, grieve, and remember. The beautiful stone Jizo sculpture centerpiece donated by Dr. Patricia Danaher is the first large one of its kind in public in the United States.
Services
Westwood Hills Memorial Park is truly a burial ground like no other. The property is filled with beautiful ornamental trees such as Japanese cherry blossoms and tranquil water features, including fountains, a natural pond, and a koi pond. Trails throughout the Victorian Eternity Gardens takes visitors on a peaceful stroll through beautiful perennial gardens, taking them to feature areas with statues and fountains. An Elevated Outdoor Cremation Niche Sanctuary features a trellis with climbing clematis, a fountain, and an aerial view of the cemetery. For those looking for an eco-friendly burial option, The Meadow Natural Burial Ground offers natural burials alongside an eco-trail within a meadow setting. Westwood Hills Memorial Park truly has it all!
Natural Burial
Surround yourself with life and the living eternally with natural burial. "The Meadow" Natural Burial Plots: - 3' x 8' Single Interment Plot: $3,500 - 3' x 8' Double Interment Plot: $6,750 At the Time Of: $1,650 Opening and Closing Fee All Services Include: - Opening and closing of the gravesite. - A complimentary fieldstone that can be engraved or painted. Traditional Burial Plots: - Call (609) 628-2297 or Visit Our Office for Pricing *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: $2,000 Plantings: The memorial tree/shrub that you plant must be indigenous to the area. Local garden centers are great sources of such. Service Includes: - Opening and closing of the gravesite. - A complimentary fieldstone that can be engraved or painted. *Pre-Arrangement is Available |
Additional Offerings
Cremains Burial Gardens: - 1' by 1' Cremains Burial Plot: $1,250 Scattering Garden: - Cremains Scattering: $750 Columbarium Niches: - Call (609) 628-2297 or Visit Our Office for Pricing Mausoleum Niches: - Call (609) 628-2297 or Visit Our Office for Pricing Traditional Burial Plots: - Call (609) 628-2297 or Visit Our Office for Pricing *Pre-Arrangement is Available |
