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Tacoma, Washington
municipal
Tacoma Cemetery
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Tacoma's oldest cemetery with Pacific Northwest pioneer gravestones.
burialpre planningcremationcolumbarium
Founded
1884
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
63/100
veterans cemetery
Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery
Tacoma, Washington 98405. A veterans cemetery serving Tacoma, Washington, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1880
Size
18 acres
Estimated burials
2,700
Price tier
Budget
Open now
Closed
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Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery serves Tacoma, Washington, as a veterans cemetery with roots dating back to 1880. A veterans cemetery serving Tacoma, Washington, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, veterans services, genealogy research alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, wifi. Pricing is typically coordinated through veterans or public-service benefit schedules.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Currently closed
Committal shelter reservations are handled through the administration office.
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burial
pre planning
veterans services
genealogy research
green burial
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parking
benches
walking paths
wifi
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Price tier: budget
Burial cost: Call for pricing
Cremation cost: Not listed
Pre-planning: Available
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Pet policy
not allowed
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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Arrangements are generally coordinated through the veterans scheduling office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Does Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?
Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
Can I research older burial records at Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.
Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Tacoma Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.
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