County archive: CA - 053
Find Any Grave in Monterey County CA | Cemetery Records & Burial Lookup
Search cemetery names, burial records, grave details, and local archive context for Monterey County, California from one focused county hub.
20
Monterey County Cemeteries
18
Burial Records Indexed
20
Mapped Cemetery Sites
Quick answer
How do I search Monterey County cemetery and burial records?
Use this page as the county-level filter between the statewide archive and individual cemetery lookups. Start with the cemetery directory, compare the source mix and burial depth, then run a focused search for the exact cemetery or person name you need.
County overview
About Monterey County Cemetery Records & Burial Search
Monterey County, California contains 20 documented cemeteries including municipal grounds, church burial sites, and family plots spread across the county archive. This page connects 18 burial records with cemetery locations, grave detail, and military service context where available. Garden of Memories Cemetery is one of the strongest current archive entry points for this county, with record coverage reaching back to 1909 in the current dataset. Use the cemetery directory below to browse all locations, or move into the burial record section when you already know the surname or full name you need.
This county archive page is built to support searches like Monterey County cemetery records, Monterey County burial records, grave lookup in California, and local genealogy research with stronger place context before users move into individual cemetery pages.
Archive depth
20
ActiveActive cemetery pages currently surfaced in Monterey County.
Research signals
18
MilitaryBurial records in this county with military branch context.
Source mix
21
IndexedCemetery rows currently grouped into public archive source labels.
County map
Monterey County map overview
County center reference: 36.5010, -121.4988
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Monterey County Cemetery Directory
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Back to CaliforniaGarden of Memories Cemetery
4 records in archive - Public
Records: 1909 - 2009
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Mission Memorial Park
4 records in archive - Public
Records: 1928 - 2021
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
El Carmelo Cemetery
3 records in archive - Public
Records: 1919 - 2021
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
San Carlos Cemetery
3 records in archive - Public
Records: 1922 - 2022
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
King City Cemetery
2 records in archive - Public
Records: 1920 - 2020
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Gonzales District Cemetery
1 records in archive
Records: 1954 - 2012
County cemetery archive with documented veteran burials and VA source coverage.
GONZALES, CA
Soledad Cemetery
1 records in archive - Public
Records: 1950 - 2021
Public cemetery with documented veteran burials and USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Castroville Moss Landing Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Chinese Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
El Encinal Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Gonzales Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Greenfield Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Hambey Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Imusdale Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Monterey County Potters Field Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Parkfield Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Paulsen Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Queen of Heaven Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Saint Johns Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Yamato Cemetery
0 records in archive - Public
Public cemetery with USGS source coverage.
Mapped cemetery location available for county research context.
Burial record snapshot
Burial Records in Monterey County, California
These person-level records are one of the strongest long-tail search assets on the county page. Use full names, dates, cemetery context, and military branch details to separate likely matches before opening the record page.
Dennis Carmel Narvaez
San Carlos Cemetery
1931-01-13 - 2022-03-29
US MARINE CORPS, PFC
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Ernest Samora
Mission Memorial Park
1938-06-27 - 2021-05-05
US AIR FORCE
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Floyd Eugene Richards
Mission Memorial Park
1946-12-03 - 2021-04-21
US AIR FORCE, SSGT
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Elaine Andersen Breen
San Carlos Cemetery
1922-01-04 - 2021-03-30
US MARINE CORPS
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Donald Abner Beals
El Carmelo Cemetery
1929-08-14 - 2021-03-12
US NAVY, CDR
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Craig John Bianchi
Soledad Cemetery
1950-11-09 - 2021-02-20
US AIR FORCE, SGT
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Charles Earl Satchell
Mission Memorial Park
1951-07-11 - 2020-12-31
US ARMY, SSG
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Donald Kent Shields
El Carmelo Cemetery
1936-02-26 - 2020-12-15
US NAVY, LCDR
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Charles M McMillan
San Carlos Cemetery
1932-01-16 - 2020-11-08
US NAVY, LCDR
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Chester Aldo Sarina
King City Cemetery
1927-04-23 - 2020-10-11
US COAST GUARD, SSMC3
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Calvin George Garner
Mission Memorial Park
1928-05-01 - 2020-04-06
US MERCHANT MARINE
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Charles F Allred
King City Cemetery
1920-10-24 - 2020-02-28
US ARMY, PFC
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Efrain Dorantes
Gonzales District Cemetery
1954-08-07 - 2012-10-09
US AIR FORCE, SGT
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Ernest A Smeya
El Carmelo Cemetery
1919-05-01 - 2009-06-25
US ARMY AIR FORCES, CPL
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Chester D Lee
Garden of Memories Cemetery
1937-05-08 - 2009-06-01
US AIR FORCE
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Christopher C Gin
Garden of Memories Cemetery
1932-12-10 - 2002-08-15
US AIR FORCE
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Antonio Enconienda Esmeralda
Garden of Memories Cemetery
1909-01-17 - 1982-08-14
US ARMY
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Carl M Nielsen
Garden of Memories Cemetery
1909-10-26 - 1968-07-01
US NAVY
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Surname index
Surname Index for Monterey County
These surname links surface recurring family names already present in the county burial archive. They are useful when the cemetery is still unknown but the last name is likely tied to this county.
Veteran burial records
Veterans Buried in Monterey County, California
This veteran-focused block pulls burial records with military branch context, helping capture county-level searches around veteran graves, service history, and military cemetery research.
Dennis Carmel Narvaez
San Carlos Cemetery
1931-01-13 - 2022-03-29 - PFC
Ernest Samora
Mission Memorial Park
1938-06-27 - 2021-05-05
Floyd Eugene Richards
Mission Memorial Park
1946-12-03 - 2021-04-21 - SSGT
Elaine Andersen Breen
San Carlos Cemetery
1922-01-04 - 2021-03-30
Donald Abner Beals
El Carmelo Cemetery
1929-08-14 - 2021-03-12 - CDR
Craig John Bianchi
Soledad Cemetery
1950-11-09 - 2021-02-20 - SGT
Charles Earl Satchell
Mission Memorial Park
1951-07-11 - 2020-12-31 - SSG
Donald Kent Shields
El Carmelo Cemetery
1936-02-26 - 2020-12-15 - LCDR
Charles M McMillan
San Carlos Cemetery
1932-01-16 - 2020-11-08 - LCDR
Chester Aldo Sarina
King City Cemetery
1927-04-23 - 2020-10-11 - SSMC3
Calvin George Garner
Mission Memorial Park
1928-05-01 - 2020-04-06
Charles F Allred
King City Cemetery
1920-10-24 - 2020-02-28 - PFC
Continue browsing
Best Next Clicks From Monterey County
These CTR-focused paths are meant to keep visitors moving from county-level discovery into the strongest cemetery and burial pages without restarting the search.
Top cemetery page
Garden of Memories Cemetery
4 burial records and stronger place-level archive depth.
Top cemetery page
Mission Memorial Park
4 burial records and stronger place-level archive depth.
Person-name search
Search Monterey County burial records
Use a full name plus Monterey County to separate likely matches before expanding into statewide results.
Broaden scope
Return to California archive
Move up one level when you need nearby counties, more cemetery options, or broader genealogy search context.
Official lookup guides
Official Source Verification Paths for Monterey County
Use these guide pages before leaving the archive when you need an official cemetery-place lookup or a veteran-burial verification step. Each guide keeps the county context in view so the off-site search starts cleaner.
Official cemetery source
Use the USGS guide for Monterey County
Open the official USGS lookup guide with this county context to validate cemetery place names and mapped locations before drilling deeper.
Official burial source
Use the VA burial guide for Monterey County
Use the official VA locator guide when this county archive surfaces veteran-linked burial rows and service-related research intent.
How to research this county
How to Find Cemetery Information in Monterey County
Monterey County works best as a narrowing layer. Instead of trying to search all records at once, move from county overview into cemetery names and then into individual burial records when the archive shows person-level matches.
Method 01
Review cemetery density before searching names
- 1. Start with the top cemetery list on this page to see which locations carry the strongest burial depth.
- 2. Compare source labels like USGS or other archive categories before deciding where to search deeper.
- 3. Use the county map and cemetery cards together to avoid broad, low-context searching.
Method 02
Run focused person searches after choosing the likely cemetery
- 1. Search a full first and last name once you have a likely cemetery or county context.
- 2. Use military branch hints and date ranges to separate close name matches.
- 3. Return to the California archive if you need to compare this county with neighboring areas.
Frequently asked
Monterey County Archive FAQs
This county FAQ section is designed to answer common archive questions before users widen their search into nearby counties or move down into specific cemetery pages.
How do I search cemetery records in Monterey County?
Start with the cemetery directory on this page, compare the cemetery count, record depth, and veterans tags, then move into the individual cemetery page once you find the strongest match.
How many cemeteries are mapped in Monterey County?
20 cemetery locations are currently mapped in Monterey County, California, with 20 carrying latitude and longitude context.
Does Monterey County include burial records as well as cemetery names?
Yes. This county archive combines cemetery counts with burial record coverage where source datasets include person-level information.
Are Monterey County burial records free to access?
Yes. Cemetery Finders presents county, cemetery, and burial detail from public-source archive data without requiring an account or paid lookup.
How many veterans are buried in Monterey County?
18 burial records in this county currently carry military branch context, including branch-level references where the source archive provides them.