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Willamette National Cemetery

Portland, Oregon 97266. Oregon's busiest national cemetery, one of the largest in the country.

Founded

1950

Size

307 acres

Estimated burials

150,000

Price tier

Budget

Open now

Closed

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Willamette National Cemetery serves Portland, Oregon, as a national cemetery with roots dating back to 1950. Oregon's busiest national cemetery, one of the largest in the country. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, veterans services, cremation alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, chapel. Pricing is typically coordinated through veterans or public-service benefit schedules.
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Hours and access

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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.

Services

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burial
pre planning
veterans services
cremation
columbarium
mausoleum
genealogy research
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
Pricing

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Price tier: budget

Burial cost: Call for pricing

Cremation cost: Not listed

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

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Last checked: Awaiting verification

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Access guidance recommended

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Pet policy

service only

Nearby landmarks

Portland Historic DistrictPortland City HallPortland Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Willamette National 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 Willamette National Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?

Willamette National Cemetery lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.

Can I research older burial records at Willamette National Cemetery?

Willamette National 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 Willamette National 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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