Oaklawn Cemetery

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Oaklawn Cemetery was originally established as a private cemetery by J.J. Misenheimer. The first interment in Oaklawn took place in 1916. The City of Charlotte took over the operation of Oaklawn from the Hendrix family on November 1, 1956.

Charges/ Services

Effective July 1, 2024

Sale of Grave/Niche Space
Grave Space Cost
Grave Space $1,400
Infant/Child up to 3 ft. Grave Space $600
Cremains In-Ground Space $1,000
Perpetual Care Charge (one time fee on all above sales) $210 Adult
$90 Infant/Child
$210 Cremains
25% Mausoleum

 

Opening and Closing Fees
Opening and Closing Cost
Adult Weekdays $1,300
Weekdays after 3:00 p.m. $2,700
Saturdays $2,500
Sundays & Holidays $3,000
Infant/Child up to 3 ft. Weekdays $600
Weekdays after 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays $800
Sundays & Holidays
$1,200
Cremations (in-ground burial) Weekdays $700
Weekdays after 3:00 p.m. $800
Saturdays $1,200
Sundays & Holidays $1,750
Second Right of Interment $850
Disinterment Adult $3,500
Infant/Child up to 3 ft. $1,300
Reinterment Adult $1,300
Infant/Child up to 3 ft. $400

 

Sales/Installation of Amenities
Amenities Cost
Flower Vase Installation $120
Non-Permanent Burial Container/Adult $400
Tent, Chair or Cremation Setup $750
Sale and Installation of City Vase $300
Monument Foundation Construction (per square inch) $1
Marker Installation (per square inch) $1
Transfer Burial Rights $150
Special Request Maintenance (per hour)
$150