Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon
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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 purchased 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.
09/10/2026
Olney Cemetery will be operating on modified hours, Friday, September 11, 2026
06/01/2026
All leftover grave decorations from Memorial Day week will be removed this morning so that our grounds crews can resume mowing operations.
Olney Cemetery Policy At Olney Cemetery, there are a few policies to follow to help ensure families receive the best experience possible anytime they visit our grounds. Flowers: Mowing Season: April 1 to October 31 No artificial flowers or grave decorations are allowed during the mowing season. Live flowers are allowed...
Volunteers are still working at putting out grave flags for the weekend. If you are visiting and a family member has been missed, or marker is unmarked as a veteran, there are flags available at the mausoleum that you are free to grab one and put out for your loved one(s).
If they are unmarked with military designation on the marker, please contact the cemetery office about getting the location marked with appropriate military designation and to update cemetery records.
05/20/2026
Join us on Monday, May 25th at 11 am
Planning to honor family members at Olney Cemetery, this Memorial Day? Decorations may be placed May 21st, and the Memorial Day ceremony with VFW Post 922 is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 25
Note: City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day
https://www.pendletonor.gov/parksrec/page/memorial-day-olney-cemetery
05/19/2026
Today VFW Post #922, along with Anderson Construction completed the raising of the flag pole in the VFW Section of Olney Cemetery. This will be a very striking addition to the top of the cemetery grounds year round.
A HUGE thank you to VFW Post 922 and community for raising the funds to bring this addition to honor our veterans and community.
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.
08/29/2025
Olney Cemetery offices will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labor Day. Cemetery grounds will remain open from dawn to dusk.
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
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.
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
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Pendleton, OR
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| Tuesday | 7am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 4pm |
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