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Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery was deeded to "the people of Iowa City" by the Iowa territorial legislature on Feb. 13, 1843. The original plot was one block square, with the southwest corner at Governor and Church. Over the years, the cemetery has been expanded and now encompasses 40 acres. Oakland Cemetery is a non-perpetual care cemetery and is supported by city taxes. The staff is strongly committed to the maintenance and preservation of privately owned lots and accessories. Since its establishment, the cemetery has become the final resting place of many important people in the history of Iowa, of Iowa City, and the University of Iowa. These include Robert E. Lucas, first governor of the territory (1838-41); Samuel J. Kirkwood, governor during the Civil War (1860-64), again in 1876, a U.S. senator in 1877, and subsequently, secretary of the interior and U.S. minister to Spain; well-known presidents of the university, Walter A. Jessup (1915-33) and Virgil M.
For plot owners
Do you have a plot to sell at Oakland Cemetery?
If you own a plot you no longer need, you can sell it on Eturnal Rest and reach families who are searching for a resting place right now. You keep the full sale price, because we do not charge a commission when it sells.
There is no pressure and no obligation. You set your own price, and you can take all the time you need.
Families searching for a resting place at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, Iowa land on this page. If you own a plot here that you no longer need, your listing is how they find you. Our guide on how to sell a cemetery plot walks through the deed, the cemetery's transfer process, and setting a price, if you would like to read before you decide.
Plots for sale here
0 plots are currently listed at Oakland Cemetery. Prices are set by the sellers.
Common questions about plots at Oakland Cemetery
How much does a burial plot at Oakland Cemetery cost?
Few or no priced plots are listed at Oakland Cemetery right now. Across Iowa, sellers on Eturnal Rest list 39 plots with a median asking price of $3,980, and most fall between $2,200 and $5,750. These are asking prices set by sellers, not appraisals or cemetery retail prices.
Can I buy a burial plot at Oakland Cemetery from a private owner?
Yes. Any plot listed at Oakland Cemetery on Eturnal Rest is offered by its owner, not by the cemetery office. You contact the seller through Eturnal Rest, agree on a price together, and the ownership transfer is completed with the cemetery's office. Our buyer's guide walks through each step.
How do I sell a burial plot I own at Oakland Cemetery?
List it on Eturnal Rest. Your listing appears on this page, buyers contact you directly, and we never charge a commission on your sale.
More context: the quarterly plot price report, what cemetery plots cost, and the what is my plot worth tool.
Ask about a plot here
Send a note and we will help you find the right space at Oakland Cemetery, or let you know when one opens up. There is no pressure and no obligation.
- We connect you with sellers directly.
- Tell us your budget or the section you want, and we will match you.
- Your details stay private and are only used to answer your inquiry.
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See more plots for sale across Iowa. You can also browse every cemetery in the country on the interactive map.