 |
Sunset Memorial Gardens 1313 East Century Avenue |
 |
Sunset Memorial Gardens of Bismarck is a 501(c) 13 non-profit cemetery organization established to meet the interment needs of the Bismarck-Mandan area. The cemetery is a garden-style cemetery with no upright markers, which gives the property a park-like atmosphere, unique among cemeteries in our community. Because of careful planning, the cemetery will accommodate interments for many, many years to come, serving people of all faiths.
We invite you to visit, and to inquire about interment options including burial lots, mausoleum crypts, niches, planning ahead, cremation and permanent memorial options.
- History
- Regulations
- Planning Ahead
- Earth Burial
- Cremation
- Permanent Memorials
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, a rectangular shaped area comprising approximately nineteen acres, was established in 1953. Various additions and improvements have been made throughout its history. The Granite Bronze Mausoleum, was constructed in the 1970’s on the east side of the property, and is complete with full size crypts as well as niches, which are available to families preferring cremation. Other improvements to the grounds include a beautiful waterfall near the front entrance and most recently, the addition of a licensed crematory.
This is a standard cemetery requirement at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The vault protects the casket from the elements and also prevents the collapse of the grave.
Interment Fee
Opening and closing of the grave is a necessary cost of ground burial and is charged at the time of death. This fee includes the personnel and equipment needed to prepare the grave and complete the actual burial. It also includes the documentation of the burial record.
Flower Restrictions
Nov. 15 to April 15 - Artificial winter wreaths and artificial flowers in vases are permitted. Please note, we cannot be responsible for vases left upright. Arrangements and decorations should not exceed 30”. Depending on the growing season, the caretaker will remove all winter flowers mid-April.
May 28 to June 6 - After June 6th, all artificial flowers, potted plants, wreaths and any other decoration, EXCEPT arrangements in vases, will be removed by the caretaker. Any arrangement you wish to keep need to be removed by June 6th. Please be aware that mowing will be done as efficiently as possible around the Memorial Day weekend.
June 6 to October 1 - Only arrangements in vases are permitted during these dates.
When the choice of a final resting place is ground burial, the location of the burial site is an important decision. For generations to come, family and friends will return to the grave as a place of comfort, to show tribute to a loved one, and renew cherished memories. Sunset Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum offers a variety of lot sizes to accommodate the diverse needs of residents; including single grave lots, companion lots, small family lots, and family estate lots.
As always, the best time to purchase a lot is before the need arises. Planning ahead of the need allows you to make important decisions at your convenience, without the pressures of an emotional situation. Through prearrangement, you will be assured that personal preferences are defined and individual wishes respected. Survivors find comfort in knowing they were able to carry out the arrangements that their loved one wanted.
If you are interested in learning more about planning ahead, you are welcome to make an appointment to review the options available.
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum offers several choices for the permanent placement of cremated remains. Urn Gardens provide in ground burial with bronze memorials, the Mausoleum offers a selection of above ground granite niches adorned with memory medallions, and a scattering garden is provided for families wishing the same.
As with all memorial preferences, prearrangement provides the assurance that personal wishes will be honored and loved ones spared the emotional burdens and doubts of inevitable memorial decisions.
In order to maintain the serenity of a natural park setting, memorial parks place flush, ground level memorials rather than upright monuments. Although memorials can be made of different materials, such as marble and granite, bronze is the preferred material because of its unequaled endurance and artistic flexibility. At Sunset Memorial Gardens, we are able to offer an extensive selection of individual, companion, and family memorials. These memorials are available direct from bronze manufacturers and each memorial is custom cast to commemorate a loved one in a personal, dignified and permanent manner. The choice of many memorial designs, personalized emblems, endearments, phrases, and verses allow each memorial to be customized according to individual wishes. Bronze vases built into the memorials also allow secure and convenient placement of floral tributes.
Because of the many personal choices, selecting a memorial at the time of death is very difficult for survivors. This emotional burden can be prevented through prearrangement programs that allow bronze memorials to be selected and placed in storage until needed.
Please contact the cemetery to make an appointment to review all options available.