Davis Cemetery District and Arboretum
A community tradition of historic natural beauty since 1855.
The Davis Cemetery is an active part of the Davis community. All year long they hold community events and strive to be “an inviting space for remembrance, contemplation, and healing.” They encourage visitors to stop by the art gallery in the office, take a relaxing stroll through the labyrinth, and enjoy the beautiful flow form fountain, among other activities. The cemetery is a recognized arboretum, so visitors can wander the grounds and see more than 100 different species of trees, flowers, and other plants. Whether you would like to view art, learn about local history or enjoy nature, the cemetery has something for everyone.
Arboretum
In 2012, the Davis Cemetery District became a level II accredited arboretum with the Morton Register of Arboreta. The Morton Register provides guidelines and standards for becoming an arboretum. Level II accreditation means the Davis Cemetery District and Arboretum contains over 100 tree and woody plant species, has a specific employee to manage the arboretum, and has a program for public education about the arboretum.
The cemetery also has the last natural hill and swale in the city. A swale is a low area of land where water from rain and irrigation collects and seeps through the soil to recharge the groundwater. In 2007-2009, community volunteers helped complete a revegetation project to plant 42,000 grass and sedge plugs in the swale. These grasses and sedges are native species which help filter pollutants out of the water.
Additionally, there are several gardens in the cemetery for visitors to enjoy. The Scent Garden contains lots of fragrant plants and the bulb garden has many kinds of flowers that bloom at different times throughout the year.
Aside from viewing plants, you can also use one of the two labyrinths for a quiet, meditative walk or listen to the soothing Veteran Memorial Fountain.
In-Ground Interment
Green burials
Cremation scattering gardens
Niche Walls
Two Labyrinths for use any time
Perennial gardens
Natural Swale
