Burial Areas
Burial areas at the Mesa Cemetery include Interment Areas and Cremation Memorials.
Map of Available Grave sites(XLSX, 65KB)
Interment (Burial) Options
The Cemetery is divided into five interment sections featuring distinct landscape characteristics and aesthetics.
North View Area
Section sold out
Established in 2013, this two acre section includes 1,400 plots. Trees are planted along the roadside in this secluded, quiet area in the North East area of the Cemetery.
Monuments can be upright or flat based on the designated row of grave purchased.
Heritage Garden Section
Section sold out
Established in 1998, various shade trees include olive, ficus, ash and pine. Flat grave monuments are used exclusively in this area.
Infant Sections
Available infant grave sites are located within the North View and Heritage Garden sections, where flat markers are used exclusively.
Garden Sections
Section sold out
Landscaping is formal with uniform rows of Italian cypress. Flat grave monuments have been used exclusively in this area.
Original Section
Section sold out
Mature plantings of olive, Italian cypress and citrus trees. This section has a combination of flat and upright monuments.
Rolling Meadows Section
Section sold out
The landscape of rolling lawn is enhanced by plantings of various shade trees. Upright or flat monuments may be found in this section.
Cremation Memorials
Call the office staff at 480-644-2335 for more details or to schedule an appointment.
Two cremation urns can be buried in a full grave (see interment areas) or the following are available:
Scattering Garden
A landscaped section for scattering cremains on a bed of rocks and covered with gravel, with adjacent areas for meditation. The scattering garden is located within the Rose Garden, just north of the Cemetery office. Cremated remains can be scattered by family members or staff in a common area. There is one common vase for flowers that is shared by all loved ones. A 4" x 6" plaque can be purchased through a plaque provider and installed on a granite memorial.
Niche Banks
An above ground memorial that allows for two urns per niche, permitting both urns fit within the dimension of 11" x 11" x 11". One bronze plaque and vase per niche is permitted. (Niches on 6th street are sold out.)Plaques can be purchased through a plaque provider. Vases may be purchased through the Cemetery office.
Urn Garden
Designated area in the Rose Garden for ground burial of cremated remains with bronze memorialization. Common vase to be shared by loved ones. A bronze plaque can be purchased through a plaque provider.