Carnation Cemetery
5187 Carnation Duvall Road
Carnation, King County, Washington 98014
Also known as Tolt Cemetery
Directions
The cemetery is located on the north side of Carnation, along the east side of Carnation Duvall Road.
History
In 1905, the northern section of the cemetery was established on a plot of land generously donated by Frederick B. Bagwell. He served as the president of the cemetery association and was also the first person to be buried in the cemetery. His donation significantly contributed to the community, laying the foundation for the cemetery’s development. The members of the association, all Masons, had no exclusive rights to the cemetery; it was open to all citizens. According to Find A Grave, the earliest burial is that of J. Lee Morris in 1890.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) formed its own cemetery association the following year. This cemetery was located just south of the first cemetery, separated by a roadway.
In 1957, the north half of the cemetery was handed over to the Odd Fellows, marking a significant expansion and the formation of the new Tolt (now Carnation) I.O.O.F. Cemetery Association. The City of Carnation officially took over the cemetery in 1994, reflecting the growth and development of our community.
Today, the cemetery contains approximately 800 plots on about 2 acres of land and is a proud symbol of our local history. Any death dates before 1906 were relocated to this cemetery from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, honoring our past.
Additional information
Carnation Cemetery database helps identify unmarked graves
Visit the Carnation Cemetery Website
