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Oakland Cemetery
For over 180 years, Russellville Oakland Cemetery has been committed to service of the community and the final resting place for many of the area's residents.
Oakland hosts several events throughout the year, including Cleanup/Decoration Day, Notables of Russellville Tours, Symbolism Interpretation Tours (Spring & Fall), Stone Cleaning Workshops (eligible for community service hours), and Private Tours.
These are free events, however donations are accepted to assist in the preservation and beautification projects of Oakland.
Access the listing of burial records.
Read about the Oakland Cemetery Commission.
Big news, everyone! The cemetery roads have gotten a makeover! Check out this video to see the smooth new ride.
Click on these links for workshop registration.
Russellville Oakland Cemetery Mini-Workshops – Community Service
What It’s About: Gravestone cleaning! You do not need to have any skills as we will teach you what to do. This workshop provides you with the materials and instructions you will need, along with advice from the Board of Commissioners for ROC and the Director. Community Service programs are valuable to both the volunteers and the community. It is the goal of ROC to not only have the benefit of the service of volunteers, but to give back to them by teaching basic to intermediate skills of stone cleaning, a brief story of local history, possibly some genealogy along the way, and simply allowing that reconnection with nature.
Where: Russellville Oakland Cemetery 8th and Detroit Avenue (enter Drive 2 off of 8th Street)
When:
- Saturday April 18th Two sessions: 9:00 to Noon and 12:30 to 3:30
- Saturday, April 25th Two sessions: 9:00 to Noon and 12:30 to 3:30
- Saturday, May 16th Two sessions: 9:00 to Noon and 12:30 to 3:30
- Saturday, May 30th Two sessions: 9:00 to Noon and 12:30 to 3:30
- Each session is limited to 30 participants. Sessions fill up fast.
- You may attend as many sessions as you wish, but you must sign up for each one you attend in order to receive proper credit. If you sign up, you must show up (barring any emergency)
- See your school advisor for further information and to get signed up.
- Volunteer time will be verified the Monday following each workshop.
- Additional volunteer sheets required by ROC can be found on the City’s webpage or onsite.
These are all OUTDOOR sessions --Weather permitting. They will not be rescheduled. We will work in designated areas. You are expected to follow all instructions concerning safety and the process. You are not permitted to leave the area without first communicating with one of the supervisors.
What to wear: Be sure to wear old clothes, comfortable for working on the ground and suitable shoes.
What to bring with you: Work gloves or dish gloves, a small stool, or chair, or a kneeling pad (as most of the work is low to the ground)
If you have insect allergies/other sever allergies: Bring your Epi-pen
If you have seasonal allergies: You might consider taking your meds and bringing a mask
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Stephanie Warwick, Director
Russellville Oakland Cemetery
City of Russellville
Oakland Cemetery Map -
Click the picture for the GIS Map specifically for the Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial Garden & Columbarium Purchase Fees
| Type of Burial |
Size of Grave Space |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Columbarium Niche (incl engraving) |
11" x 11" x 11" |
$724 per (includes fees) |
| Garden Cremation Space |
2 feet by 2 feet |
$574 per (includes fees) |
All Other Additions Grave Purchasing Fees
| Type of Burial |
Size of Grave Space |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (Traditional) |
5 feet by 12.5 feet |
$774 per (includes fees) |
| Cremation | 5 feet by 6 feet | $574 per (includes fees) |
Mary Rye Campbell Addition Grave Purchasing Fees
| Type of Burial |
Size of Grave Space |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Space |
5 feet by 12.5 feet |
$987 per (includes fees) |
| Cremation Space |
5 feet by 6 feet |
$737 per (includes fees) |
Opening & Closing Fees
| Type of Grave | Fees |
|---|---|
| Regular (Traditional) |
$720 |
| Infant (Ages 0-2) | $420 |
| Cremation | $480 |
| Columbarium (open/close) | $330 |
Other Fees
| Type of Work | Fees |
|---|---|
| Disinterment |
$960 |
| Re-internment within Oakland | $720 |
| Grave site fill-in/Dress Grave |
$30 |
| Deed Prep for Private Sale or Transfer Deed |
$17 |
| Admin Fees |
$7 |
| Recording deed fees (check to be made payable to Circuit Court Clerk) | $20 |
Purchase fees are based on the purchase of one grave space.
Discount Program on purchases of multiple spaces purchased outright*
Option to purchase multiple spaces on a one year contract (fees and interest apply)*
*The discount does not apply to Contract to Purchase, Niche Purchases, or Memorial Garden Purchases.