The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to meeting the needs of families, friends and those coping with the death of a family member, close friend, or business associate. It is our goal to maintain a warm, serene setting for eternal remembrance. Our courteous and compassionate personnel strive to provide service in a timely and efficient manner and to assist during a time of grief and sadness.
Orchard Mesa Municipal Cemeteries (Orchard Mesa) - 2620 B 3/4 Road - Map
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for burials in, and the care and maintenance of, the cemeteries on Orchard Mesa. The City of Grand Junction purchased the Orchard Mesa Cemetery from the Bannister Furniture and Mortuary Company in 1922. The City then developed the Municipal Cemetery three years later on city owned land. In June of 1965, the city acquired the Masonic (established in 1898), Odd Fellows(established in 1898), and Calvary (established in 1906), cemeteries.
The city took possession of the Veterans Cemetery (established 1898) in 1978. In 1992, the Ohr Shalom section of the cemetery was established for the orthodox and unorthodox burials of the city's Jewish citizens. In 1998, in response to the increasing demands for non-traditional services, a number of new sections in the existing cemeteries were developed in order to provide options for interment of remains. Block 5 of Municipal Cemetery includes a Cremation Garden, the Rose Scattering Garden, a columbarium, and the Memorial Tree Forest to provide options other than in-ground casket burial.
Crown Point Cemetery - 945 23 1/2 - Map
Crown Point Cemetery has large shrubs, trees, flowers and a less formal atmosphere than the Orchard Mesa municipal cemeteries, it offers a quiet serene setting for eternal remembrance. It was officially platted in 1907 and at that time owned by the Crown Point Cemetery Company. In 1970 ownership was transferred to the Mesa County Veterans Cemetery Association. In 1981 the City of Grand Junction was petitioned to acquire the cemetery and in 1982 the City Council approved the acquisition of Crown Point Cemetery by virtue of a Quit Claim Deed. Containing 651 grave spaces, with many dating back to the 1850's and over 25 veterans buried there, Crown Point Cemetery is a place to remember the lost and to reflect the history and character of the community. Crown Point section map
Office Location
2620 B 3/4 Road (Orchard Mesa)
Hours
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone
970-244-1550 * Fax - 970-256-4079
| Boulder Placement |
Columbarium |
Cremation Garden |
Cremated remains may be placed inside a pre-carved boulder for a unique and rustic burial option for up to two cremations. The smooth face of the boulder will be engraved with name(s), birth and death dates.
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Designed for placement of cremated remains in above ground niche compartments. Single and companion niches available for purchase.
Name, birth date, and death date will be engraved on the face of each niche and is included in the purchase price.
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Interment sites can be purchased for the in ground burial of one or two urns. Grave markers must be purchased additionally by the site owner.
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| Memorial Tree Wall |
Scattering Garden |
Traditional Burials |
This program provides trees as a living tribute to the memory of loved ones. There are no burials in this area. You may choose your favorite tree to be planted in this designated section of the cemetery. Name and dates will be engraved on the granite memorial wall. |
Intended for the scattering of cremains among the flowers and plantings in a serene garden atmosphere. Name and dates will be engraved on the memorial wall located at the garden’s entrance. Be placed in the garden and are available for purchase. Either choice includes engraving costs for name, birth date, and death date.
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The City of Grand Junction offers traditional burials throughout the many different sections of the cemetery. These include: Municipal, Jewish, Calvary, Masonic, Orchard Mesa, Odd Fellows, Veterans and Crown Point. All burial sites allow for one casket burial only. However, up to four cremation urns may be placed on one full size burial site. |
For more information please contact Vicki Beltran or Tom Ziola.
This page updated
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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