Chester Cemetery District

02/27/2026

Well, it seems as though the weather is cooperating and there isn't any snow on the ground at the cemetery. So, the gate is open and the road has been cleared of storm debris. Just sayin'

11/12/2025

Chester Cemetery Needs Your Help

The Chester Cemetery celebrated its re-build grand opening over Memorial Weekend after nearly being destroyed in the 2021 Dixie Fire. Once again, our beloved cemetery has been hit with a financial challenge. The last storm brought down one of our large pine trees that now needs to be removed from the property. The good news – there was little to no damage to the grounds or to any of the grave sites. In order to remove the trees, we need additional funds to hire a company that specializes in tree removal.

We appreciate all those who helped restore our cemetery. We are asking for your help once again. To make a contribution visit https://almanorfoundation.org/chester-cemetery-fund/ Thank you as always for your ongoing support.

05/21/2025

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05/21/2025

We are holding an OPEN HOUSE this Saturday (May 24th). Come and see what has been accomplished since the Dixie Fire. You can meet members of the Cemetery Board and staff who made the recovery possible. Lunch will be served between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Questions Call Wes @ 530-258-6399

05/13/2025

Mark your Calander, Saturday May 17th is the Prattville Cemetery Clean-Up. Beginning at 10:00am. Bring your gloves and a rake. Coffee and snacks provided by Carol's Cafe. See you there. Call Wes @ 530-258-6399 for questions.

04/26/2025

Join us on May 3rd to experience the labyrinth at the Chester Cemetery.

10/22/2024

Due to some generous donations, we are able to continue adding trees to the cemetery. This week we planted six quaking aspens.

10/19/2024

It's often the small things that make the biggest difference. Over the next month we will be spotlighting various funds and grants that we have given that has helped our community. Help support us in continuing to grow. https://almanorfoundation.org/donate/

10/14/2024

Your support, whether through a monetary donation, volunteering or spreading the word about our purpose, will enable us to continue making a difference where it is needed most
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04/12/2024

Check out this fabulous sign that Chad Wallace donated to the Chester Cemetery. And did you know that our little cemetery had a labyrinth? Feel free to come and check it out.

03/25/2024

03/21/2024

After nearly three years Chester’s Cemetery continues to make progress on rebuilding after the Dixie Fire.

The single largest wildfire in the state’s history, raged just outside of Chester in mid august, a month after its start. Although was kept from surging through town, it severely damaged the Chester Cemetery, leaving it in near ruin with charred trees, destroyed equipment, and rubble.

However, The Almanor Foundation shared that progress is underway for its restoration, led by Cemetery District Manager Wes Scott, the cemetery board, and contractor Dan Smith. Despite delays due to weather, a new office has almost been completed, and equipment has been replaced. The removal of trees, costing $85,000, was partially covered by FEMA. Collins Pines planted Sequoia seedlings, and local nurseries provided over 50 shrubs to restore the grounds.

The cemetery has been functioning since May 2022, less than a year after the fire. The Almanor Foundation is managing funding, with the community raising $21,000. The foundation’s chair, Judy Chynoweth, emphasizes their commitment to supporting the cemetery district’s restoration efforts.

The goal is to bring back the Chester Cemetery’s natural beauty, allowing families and friends to be laid to rest in the Lake Almanor basin. Those interested in supporting the rebuild can visit https://almanorfoundation.org/our-funds/.