Guaje Pines Cemetery, a garden cemetery, is owned and operated by Los Alamos County. Guaje Pines Cemetery is located at the end of Range Road off Diamond Drive about 2.2 miles from the intersection of Diamond and Trinity (map).
In summer, Guaje Pines Cemetery is open from 7 am to 8 pm. Fall and Winter hours are 8 am until 4:30 pm.
For burial arrangements, call 662-8333 or go to the311 Customer Care Center, located at the Los Alamos Dept. of Public Utilities at 150 Central Park Square.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I pick out a specific location for burial at Guaje Pines?
No, lots are sold on a consecutive basis. However, you can pre-purchase a burial plot or urn space.
Are there restrictions on headstones or grave markers?
Yes, there are restrictions. All permanent markers must be made of bronze, granite or marble and set flush to the ground.
What ordinance relates to the Guaje Pines Cemetery?
Chapter 14, Article III
What are the fees associated with a burial plot or urn space?
| Quitclaim Deed Recording Fee |
$9 |
| Space Fees |
|
| Adult Burial Plot |
$1,000 |
| Infant Burial Plot |
$340 |
| Urn Space |
$340 |
| Service Fees (purchase at time of interment) |
|
| Grave opening - Adult |
$300 |
| Grave opening - Infant |
$120 |
| Urn without setup |
$50 |
| Urn with 12 chair setup |
$70 |
| Concrete Liner (required for adult plots) |
$250 |
| Saturday surcharge – Adult |
$150 |
| Saturday surcharge – Infant/Urn |
$75 |
| Holiday surcharge – Adult |
$225 |
| Holiday surcharge – Infant/Urn |
$125 |
| Overtime service (per hour) |
$75 |
| Marker setting – single marble or granite |
$60 |
| Marker setting – single bronze |
$110 |
| Marker setting – double marble or granite |
$120 |
| Marker setting – double bronze |
$180 |
| Vase Setting |
$50 |
| Tent |
$50 |
