Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- City
- Avondale
- Postal Code
- 85392
- Location
- 10045 West Thomas Road
- Phone
- 623-936-3638
- Fax
- 623-936-6605
Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale was founded in 1893 as a small cemetery to inter the victims of the smallpox pandemic that claimed the lives of 56 residents. The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery gradually grew as the population increased, prompting the purchase of more land in 1916 north of the brown road.
The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery hosts graves of prominent persons in Avondale, including mayors, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, early pioneers, and Criminals. The grounds are under the maintenance of dedicated staff who provide affordable services earning the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery an outstanding reputation.
One of the distinctive heritage marks at the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery is the graves of unknown persons buried during the great depression. In addition, the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery hosts graves of one American Airforce pilot and 34 British cadets. The service members died at the Falcon airfield training grounds during World War II.
Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery is located in 10045 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Arizona, 85392, in Maricopa County County. Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery operates under the management of the Recreation and Community Facilities Department, which is a City of Avondale Parks department.
Services, Duties, and Responsibilities
The management of the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery commits to serving the Avondale community with sincere dedication and upholding a high degree of human dignity.
In Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery’s mission, the management offers the following services:
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery preserves and manages historic graves of prominent persons such as Avondale city mayors and early pioneers.
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery management offers memorial services at a fee to Avondale community members who are interring their deceased.
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery Management maintains records of all the persons who have their graves in the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery and provides them to the public.
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery management carries out the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery maintenance, such as cleaning and gardening.
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery management offers monument installation services at a fee.
- The Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery develops the policies and strategies to improve service delivery to the residents of Avondale City and cemetery visitors.
You can reach the Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale for any inquiries by calling 623-936-3638 or faxing 623-936-6605. You may also access Avondale Holy Cross Cemetery services online by visiting the official website.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.