Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Danvers
Established in 1843, Walnut Grove Cemetery has served as Danvers' premier memorial park for over 180 years. Our grounds embody the park-like tradition with 20+ acres of walking trails and meticulously maintained natural scenery. We offer traditional burial, cremation, and columbarium options, including three modern granite structures completed in 2022. Governed by a locally rooted Board of Trustees, we maintain financial stability to ensure perpetual care of our historic grounds. Our non-denominational approach accommodates diverse needs while prioritizing Danvers residents.Recent expansions address growing demand while preserving our commitment to community heritage. We provide pre-planning services to alleviate family burdens and lock in current rates. Our staff offers personalized consultations to guide families through arrangement decisions. With over 150 years of service, we continue honoring Danvers' legacy through compassionate care and historical preservation.
Services
Traditional Burial
Cremation Services
Columbarium Niches
Pre-Planning Consultations
Genealogy Research
Veterans' Burials
Historic Preservation
Highlights and features
- We offer pre-planning services to secure today's rates and reduce family burdens
- Our Board of Trustees maintains financial stability for perpetual grounds care
- We provide non-denominational options including traditional burial and cremation
- Three modern columbarium structures accommodate cremated remains in granite niches
- Eligibility prioritizes Danvers residents while honoring family connections to the community
Services
Traditional Burial
We offer classic burial options in our historic cemetery grounds. Our traditional plots provide permanent resting places with personalized memorialization opportunities. Services include plot selection, grave opening/closing, and monument installation coordination.
Cremation Services
Our cremation burial options include in-ground urn placement and columbarium niche interment. We provide complete cremation memorialization services with flexible customization for personal tributes.
Columbarium Niches
Modern above-ground structures accommodate cremated remains in durable granite niches. Each climate-controlled space holds two urns, featuring engraved memorial plates for lasting remembrance.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Personalized pre-arrangement sessions help document final wishes and secure current pricing. Our staff guides families through decision-making to reduce future emotional and financial burdens.
Genealogy Research
We maintain detailed burial records for ancestral research. Our staff assists with locating interment information and provides historical context about our cemetery's 180-year legacy.
Questions
What burial options are available at Walnut Grove?
We offer traditional ground burial, cremation burial, and above-ground columbarium niches. All services are available to current Danvers residents and qualified former residents.
Can non-Danvers residents purchase burial spaces?
Columbarium niches are available to all. Traditional burial plots require current Danvers residency or special permission for former residents with family connections to the cemetery.
What are the visiting hours?
Our grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset for visitor access. Office appointments can be scheduled by calling 978-774-1024 during regular business hours.
How does pre-planning work?
Pre-planning consultations document your preferences and secure current pricing. This process reduces family decision-making burdens and ensures your wishes are honored.
Are there veterans' burial benefits?
We honor military veterans with dedicated memorial sections. Our staff assists with coordinating VA benefits and ceremonial honors for qualifying service members.
What financial protections exist?
Our endowment fund ensures perpetual care regardless of ownership changes. Pre-purchase agreements lock in today's rates to protect families from future price increases.
