Olivet Cemetery is located at: 800 E Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Olivet is open daily to the public from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
All vehicles must remain on established roadways
Olivet Cemetery Regulations:
♦ Flowers or potted plants are only permitted above the mowing surface. They may be placed on the gravesite at any time of the year, but must be removed once they become unsightly.
♦ Decorations must only be attached to either an upright monument or in a vase located on the base of the monument. Holiday decorations are allowed one week before and one week after the holiday.
♦ National, state and military branch flags that are not attached to a monument are permitted on the mowing surface one week before and one week after Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Independence Day only. All unserviceable flags will be retired.
♦ Borders, fences, curbing, trellis, coping, glass of any kind, and unapproved benches are prohibited and will be removed.
♦ Planting of flowers, shrubs, or trees is prohibited without prior approval and must be performed by the City of Forestry Division.
♦ All material that interferes with grounds maintenance will be removed and discarded.
♦ Olivet Cemetery, the Cathedral of St. Mary, the Diocese of Cheyenne and the City of Cheyenne are not liable for damage or loss of items placed upon or around a grave. Due to the nature of public areas, there is no guarantee against theft, vandalism, damage and effects of nature.
♦ No pets allowed.
Purchase Price:
♦ Adult Space 4’x 8’ - $1200
♦ Baby Space 2’ x 3’ - $600
♦ Payment in full is required at the time of purchase. Each space purchase includes a $400 fee for perpetual care for the first burial, and is non-refundable.
♦ A total of four burials can take place in each adult space.
♦ An additional $200 perpetual care fee is required at the time of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th burial.
Monuments and placement:
♦ Olivet Cemetery is maintained by the Community Recreation & Events Department for the City of Cheyenne. All headstones and placements must be approved by the city and meet their guidelines for care and maintenance.
Due to weather and other factors ground may settle and change, therefore causing set monuments to sink and/or not be level and straight. If this occurs please contact the parish office so arrangements for assessment and correction can be made.
City of Cheyenne Cemetery Complex
Landmark Monuments
Purchase Price:
♦ Niche - $1500
♦ Payment in full is required at the time of purchase and includes a niche canister, engraved nameplate, and opening/closing services as the time of interment.
♦ Each niche purchase includes a $200 fee for perpetual care and is non-refundable.
♦ Flowers or flags cannot be affixed to the niche or tower.
Honoring those who have served in the US military is possible if they are interred in a Cathedral / Olivet columbarium. If your loved one was a veteran and you would like more details on how to achieve this recognition simply contact the parish office.
The original acreage for a Catholic cemetery was secured between 1873-1877 by Father John McGoldrick. During the nation’s Centennial year, Mayor Lawrence Bresnahen gave a bond pledging the transfer of the property as soon as the patent was obtained from Washington. More land was secured in 1885 bringing the total acreage to 18.32 acres.
In the early 1920s the iron fence was installed, the front entrance, & the aligning of grave markers was completed. This renovation was culminated in 1923 when Bishop McGovern named the cemetery “Olivet” and bought a Barre granite Celtic Cross for $3,000 to be placed at the Priest Circle. Together, they forever stand as a sign of the instrument of our redemption and the Holy Place where Jesus irrevocably embraced the cross of His Father's will.