We regret to inform you that this year’s Angel of Hope Memorial Service, traditionally held at the Santa Maria Cemetery on the first Saturday in December, has been cancelled. This decision was made with careful consideration, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any questions or would like more details regarding the cancellation, please do not hesitate to contact Suzanne “Sam” de Jean, Angel of Hope Coordinator, at 805-925-2195.
The Santa Maria Cemetery District will be conducting their WEEKLONG grounds clean-up on the following dates:
| February 4 - 6, 2026 |
May 6 - 8, 2026 |
| August 5 - 7, 2026 |
November 5 - 6, 2026 |
SMCD policy states that all items must be contained within the existing vases which are cemented in next to the headstones.
Please pick up your arrangements BEFORE these dates, so that they will not be thrown away during our "CLEAN SWEEP." THE COMPLETE GROUND CLEAN-UP LASTS THE WHOLE WEEK, Monday-Friday, PLEASE WAIT TO PUT ITEMS BACK UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
No burial services will be held on designated holidays.
| New Year's Day |
January 1st |
| Presidents' Day |
3rd Monday in February |
| Memorial Day |
Last Monday in May |
| Independence Day |
July 4th |
| Labor Day |
1st Monday in September |
| Thanksgiving Day |
4th Thursday in November |
| Day After Thanksgiving |
4th Friday in November |
| Christmas Day |
December 25th |
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