National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- City
- Phoenix
- Postal Code
- 85024
- Location
- 23029 Cave Creek Road
- Phone
- 480-513-3600
- Fax
- 480-513-1412
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix was founded in 1889 as a small cemetery to inter the victims of the smallpox pandemic that claimed the lives of 51 residents. The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona gradually grew as the population increased, prompting the purchase of more land in 1917 north of the brown road.
The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona hosts graves of prominent persons in Phoenix, 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 National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona an outstanding reputation.
One of the distinctive heritage marks at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona is the graves of unknown persons buried during the great depression. In addition, the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona hosts graves of one American Airforce pilot and 35 British cadets. The service members died at the Falcon airfield training grounds during World War II.
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona is located in 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85024, in Maricopa County County. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona operates under the management of the Recreation and Community Facilities Department, which is a City of Phoenix Parks department.
Services, Duties, and Responsibilities
The management of the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona commits to serving the Phoenix community with sincere dedication and upholding a high degree of human dignity.
In National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona’s mission, the management offers the following services:
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona preserves and manages historic graves of prominent persons such as Phoenix city mayors and early pioneers.
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona management offers memorial services at a fee to Phoenix community members who are interring their deceased.
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Management maintains records of all the persons who have their graves in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and provides them to the public.
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona management carries out the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona maintenance, such as cleaning and gardening.
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona management offers monument installation services at a fee.
- The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona develops the policies and strategies to improve service delivery to the residents of Phoenix City and cemetery visitors.
You can reach the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix for any inquiries by calling 480-513-3600 or faxing 480-513-1412. You may also access National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona services online by visiting the official website.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.