Smoke may be visible in the City of Sonoma from the Pickett fire in Napa County near Calistoga. Public safety agencies are responding. There is no threat to the City of Sonoma at this time. Visit the CAL FIRE website for more information about the Pickett Fire.

Archives: FAQs

Do any of your cemeteries offer full in-ground plots?

If you would like to secure a full casket plot or a crypt, please contact us to be added to our waitlist. The cemetery is expanding its capacity to ensure that we can accommodate everyone who wants to make Sonoma their final resting place. While we currently do not have available options for in-ground or … Continued

Does the City of Sonoma have any niches or crypts available at their cemeteries?

We currently have niches available for cremation interment in the Annex portion of Mountain Cemetery; however, that is currently the only option for above-ground cremation interment. We have started a waitlist for anyone interested in the future availability of crypts and niches for both casket and cremation interment options and encourage you to reach out … Continued

How can I find out if my ancestor is buried at Mountain Cemetery?

Contact us by calling (707) 933-2240 or email cemeteries@sonomacity.org . If you provide us with legal names, we will check our records and provide what we have on locations, if we have the information on file. Please note that record-keeping practices from the early 1800’s and 1900’s were different than they are today, and some records … Continued

I’m new to the city. How do I set up services?

Information on setting up water and garbage service is available at the Finance Department.  Additional information for new residents can be found at the Chamber of Commerce’s relocation guide page.

Can anyone be buried at the Veterans Memorial Park?

The Veterans Memorial Park is for veterans who have served their country. They must have discharge papers in order to be buried in that cemetery.  The spouse may be buried with the Veteran however no other family members (eg. sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, etc.) may be interred.

What is the Ralph M. Brown Act?

The Ralph M. Brown Act, is an act of the California State Legislature. It guarantees the public’s right to attend and take part in meetings of local legislative bodies. It was written by Assemblymember Ralph M. Brown and passed in 1953,  It is  located in the California Government Code 54950 et seq.

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