Friends of Oakdale Cemetery
The Friends of Oakdale Cemetery, Inc., was established in 2005 in connection with the 150th anniversary of the opening of Oakdale.
Friends of Oakdale Cemetery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded to support the Cemetery. The mission of the friends is to assist the Oakdale Cemetery Company in preserving and promoting the historical character of Oakdale. The friends, in accordance with its by-laws, achieve its mission by raising funds and seeking contributed services; by preparing educational and research materials emphasizing the historical, architectural and cultural importance of Oakdale Cemetery; and by providing tour guide services so that the cemetery is available for educational use by the public.
The Friends of Oakdale Cemetery offers seasonal items.
Easter Lillies
Substantial two-stemmed Easter Lilies in a foil wrap pot with a bow are placed at the site of a loved one. These lilies tower above 30 inches in height and are full of blooms. The lilies are placed the week prior to the holiday and are removed once they have waned.
Christmas Wreaths
These wreaths are fresh fraser fir with a red all weather bow. The wreaths are 26 inches or greater and are placed at the gravesite one week prior to the holiday and are removed the first week in February.
The Friends of Oakdale Cemetery offer unique gifts for any occasion from note cards to posters and videos.
