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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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COVID-19 Update

March 16, 2020 Staff

Due to the shelter in place order currently in effect, all events scheduled for Olivewood Cemetery have been canceled until further notice.

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Headstone Preservation Workshop

January 18, 2020 Staff

Descendants of Olivewood recently hosted a Headstone Preservation Workshop, presented by the HOPE Crew.

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A Message from Olivewood’s President

December 16, 2019 Staff

Descendants of Olivewood President invites volunteers to continue to research and share information to build Olivewood’s database.

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About Us

Descendants of Olivewood, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, operation, and maintenance of Olivewood Cemetery, in Houston, Texas. Member of Preservation Texas.

Contact Us

Olivewood Cemetery is open by appointment. To contact us, send an email to info@descendantsofolivewood.org or leave a voicemail at (713) 396-0640.

Getting Started as a Volunteer

Click here to access our Volunteer Waiver.  Watch this brief Training Video before coming to work in the cemetery.

Cemetery Records

Click here to explore our interment database.

Photo Gallery

Click here to access photos of Olivewood events. (Updated October 2020)

Upcoming Events

Mar
6
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (First Saturday)
Clean Up (First Saturday)
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
Mar
20
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
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