Cemetery

Locations


The City of Athens Cemetery Department operates and maintains the following 5 cemeteries:
  1. Roselawn Cemetery
    523 US Hwy 31 South
    Athens, AL 35611
  2. Thatch-Mann Cemetery
    1751 W Hobbs Street
    Athens, AL 35611
  3. Athens City Cemetery
    501 Washington Street East
    Athens, AL 35611
  4. Hine-Hobbs Street Cemetery (No Available Lots)
    1201 West Hobbs Street
    Athens, AL 35611
  5. Old Athens City Cemetery (No Available Lots)
    309 Washington Street East
    Athens, AL 35611

Perpetual Care & Up Keep

 
Perpetual care is included in the price of the lots, purchased after December 14, 1965. Lots acquired before December 14, 1965, have an upkeep charge as follows:
  • $8 per year - full lot (8 graves)
  • $4 per year - half lot (4 graves)
  • $2 per year - quarter lot (2 graves)
*unless noted on deed

Perpetual care is obtainable by paying all upkeep in arrears plus a $100 fee.

Upkeep must be current before any internment or improvement to the lot.

Cemetery Lot Prices & Fees

 
Pricing
  • Full lots - (8 graves) $2,400
  • Half lots - (4 graves) $1,200
  • Quarter lots - (2 graves) $600
We accept cash, check or money order only.
*the sale of lots are in pairs only.

Grave Openings and Closings
  • Regular - $400
  • Cremation and Infants (2 yrs and under) Regular - $200
*No burials on City observed holidays

Transfer Deeds fee $5
Improvement Permit $10