Parks, Recreation and Marine

Sunnyside Cemetery

1095 E Willow St,
Long Beach, CA 90806

562.570.3100
(13.5 acres)

Sunnyside Cemetery opened in September, 1906 and has 16,250 burials. It is essentially full. There have been  only one or two burials per year since 2010. Only lawn burials are done as there is no mausoleum or columbarium space.

History

Sunnyside Cemetery opened in September, 1906.

Many of Long Beach’s early pioneers are buried. The property is the final resting place for more than 16,000 people, including Union soldiers, Japanese Americans who suffered internment during World War II, and Long Beach pioneers including C.J. Walker, the first new mayor of the 20th century and founder of Farmers and Merchants Bank.

1907: Graveyard’s first plot sold for Civil War physician Albert Rhea.

1994: Owner steals more than half of $1 million endowment. The property operates off interest from its endowment and eventually was overwhelmed with water and pest control costs.

August 20, 2019 – Long Beach City Council votes to acquire Sunnyside Cemetery.

FAQ's

• Are plots available?

  Plots are no longer available as the facility has reached capacity.

• Are dogs allowed?

  Yes, as long as they remain on a leash.

• Flowers?

  Yes

• Are Grave side services allowed ?

  Yes.

• How Do I report maintenance issues:

  Please report through the Go Long Beach app.

• Title and Interest transfer of property:

  Please email sunnysidecemetery@verizon.net

• Find a grave

  Visit https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/788908/sunnyside-cemetery

• How much are fees?

  Visit  https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/park/media-library/documents/business-operations/about/department-fees/fy-25-master-fee-schedule---gp