Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon

Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon Owned and managed by the Parks Department of the City of Pendleton. Olney Cemetery opened in 1893. At the funeral, L.M. In his will, Mr.

The 55-acre cemetery boasts the only tree-canopied street in the city. A mausoleum was constructed in 1918, with additions in 1920 and 1964. In 1889, Stephen Olney purchased from the United States government, land which had been a part of the Umatilla Indian Reservation on the southwest border of Pendleton. When the Pioneer Cemetery became unfit for further use as a cemetery, the City Council purc

hased of Stephen Olney 155 & 56/100 acres of his land and named it Olney Cemetery. At the time of the purchase of the land, the City Council set aside a lot to be used for the burial of Stephen Olney when it should be needed. Olney died some years later in Sprague, Washington, and is buried there. The first person to be buried in the Olney Cemetery was James H. Turner, a former lawyer, teacher and editor of the East Oregonian, on June 13, 1891. Figg suddenly dropped dead and he was buried the next day-the second funeral in the new cemetery. Figg left a fund for the purchase of lots int he Cemetery for the use of the Masonic Order of Pendleton.

01/23/2026

Due to inclement weather this morning, January 23, 2026, the cemetery grounds are closed to the public. Please abide by the closure signs that staff are putting up. We will reopen as soon as it is safe to drive through.

Olney Cemetery offices will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Cemetery grounds will remain open from dawn ...
08/29/2025

Olney Cemetery offices will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Cemetery grounds will remain open from dawn to dusk.

05/29/2025

Reminder that all grave decorations from Memorial Day must be picked up by end of business on Friday, May 30th. Any remaining decorations will be removed by staff for mowing on Monday, June 2.

For any questions please contact the office at 541-276-8100

🕊️ Cemetery Etiquette Reminder 🕊️As a place of rest, reflection, and remembrance, our cemetery is a sacred space that de...
05/21/2025

🕊️ Cemetery Etiquette Reminder 🕊️

As a place of rest, reflection, and remembrance, our cemetery is a sacred space that deserves quiet respect from all who visit. We kindly ask everyone to please observe the following guidelines:

🚫 No Dogs Allowed
Out of respect for the families visiting loved ones and to maintain the cleanliness and dignity of the grounds, dogs are not permitted in the cemetery (with the exception of registered service animals).

🙏 Please Be Respectful

Keep voices low and refrain from disruptive behavior.

Do not walk on graves or memorials.

Help us keep the grounds clean by disposing of trash properly.

Let’s all do our part to preserve the peace and reverence this space was created for. Thank you for understanding and honoring the memory of those who rest here.

Olney Cemetery offices will be closed Tuesday, May 6, 2025 due to staff availability. We apologize for the inconvenienc...
05/06/2025

Olney Cemetery offices will be closed Tuesday, May 6, 2025 due to staff availability. We apologize for the inconvenience. All calls will be return upon our return on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 am

Beginning Monday, April 28th, Olney Cemetery office will be closed for lunch daily from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
04/28/2025

Beginning Monday, April 28th, Olney Cemetery office will be closed for lunch daily from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

04/22/2025

Olney Cemetery office will be closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 9 am to 12 pm due to staff training. We will return all calls and messages upon our return after 12. Thank you.

Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday ,January 1, 2025 Grounds will remain open during...
01/01/2025

Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday ,January 1, 2025 Grounds will remain open during normal hours to visit your loved ones.

Olney Cemetery staff wish those celebrating a Merry Christmas. Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24...
12/25/2024

Olney Cemetery staff wish those celebrating a Merry Christmas.
Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Grounds will remain open during normal hours to visit your loved ones.

Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Grounds will remain open during no...
12/24/2024

Olney Cemetery Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Grounds will remain open during normal hours to visit your loved ones.

We encourage you to come visit, but please stay on the roadways. Walking to visit your loved ones or touring the cemeter...
10/15/2024

We encourage you to come visit, but please stay on the roadways. Walking to visit your loved ones or touring the cemetery is welcome, please leave the bikes and motorized vehicles on the paved roadways.

Visiting Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon ? Stay on designated roadways when possible

Address

865 Tutuilla Road
Pendleton, OR
97801

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+15412768100

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