Support the Restoration of Mountain View Cemetery

Help Us Restore Historic Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia, WA

Established in 1899, Mountain View Cemetery in beautiful downtown Centralia is the final resting place for over 8,200 individuals, including many prominent members of the Twin Cities. As you walk through this historic cemetery, you'll see headstones of various shapes and styles, telling the century-long story of this sacred ground. The cemetery's 28.3 acres are home to well-seasoned trees and shrubs, adding to its local charm and deep history.

However, time has taken its toll on some of the older buildings and grounds. One of the oldest structures, built in the late 1920s to early 1930s, is currently being renovated to restore its former glory. This building will house equipment needed to maintain the cemetery. Next in line is the renovation of the historic brick building, which will be converted into an enclosed columbarium with glass-front niches and an electric fireplace, creating a peaceful and comforting environment for visitors.

Mountain View Cemetery offers a variety of services for the surrounding communities, including in-ground burials, crypt spaces, columbarium spaces, a Nature Walk Scattering Preserve, and an Urn Garden. Our short-term plans include adding new columbarium walls along the south edge of the cemetery to meet the growing needs of the community.

We Need Your Help

To restore and maintain this historic cemetery, we need more hands to help bring it back to its former glory. Our goal with this fundraiser is to hire additional staff and provide resources to revitalize the cemetery, ensuring it remains a peaceful and beautiful place where families can lay their loved ones to rest with dignity and respect.

Meet Our Team

Mountain View Cemetery is led by Fr. Gary Graveline, our Chief Operating Officer and owner, with over 45 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Cemetery Manager. He served our nation for over eight years as a veteran. Our part-time staff member, John Barrass, has years of experience as Cemetery Supervisor, while Fr. Stephen Morrison, a retired Naval Captain and Vietnam veteran, is working tirelessly to revitalize the cemetery.

How You Can Help

Your donations will directly support the hiring of more hands to restore and maintain the grounds and buildings, ensuring that Mountain View Cemetery continues to serve as a place of peace and reflection for generations to come.

Every dollar helps us get closer to our goal of preserving this historic resting place. Thank you for your support!

Donate today and help us restore Mountain View Cemetery to its former glory.