Westwood Hills Memorial Park's Story
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, 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. As natural burial is his specialty, Ed also created "The Meadow", a designated natural burial area.
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/or 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 something more simple, "The Meadow" serves as a green space that specializes in natural burials. Whatever you are looking for, Westwood Hills Memorial Park has that and then some.
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: $1,500 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 resources for 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 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 |
