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Evergreen CemeteryAbout
Important information
- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Cease-And-Desist Evergreen Cemetery
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On March 24, 2025, the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, issued a cease-and-desist order to Evergreen Ministries, previously licensed as Evergreen Cemetery, to stop all cemetery business activities.
The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau has issued a directive requiring the immediate cessation of all unlicensed activities. This includes the removal of any advertisements, both online and offline, that suggest these entities are authorized to conduct cemetery services in California. The directive also mandates an immediate halt to all cemetery business activities, including interments and the sale of cemetery property.
In addition, a fine of $5,000.00 is ordered to be paid for administrative cost and for violations of sections 7638 and 7731.2 of the Business and Professions Code.
About This Business
Evergreen Cemetery is a cemetery, crematorium and mausoleum located in Oakland, Alameda County, California, near the Eastmont Town Center and Mills College. The cemetery is on a small hill, with a large combined mausoleum, crematorium and chapel at the top of the hill. It is the second largest cemetery in Oakland, after the Mountain View Cemetery and Saint Mary Cemetery complex. It is full, and closed to new interments, but still operates a crematorium.
Products and Services
Years in Business: 122
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 4/1/1984
- Business Started:
- 1/1/1903
- Business Started Locally:
- 1/1/1903
- Business Incorporated:
- 1/20/1922
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- Nautilus Society
- Business Management:
- Mr. Landon Elkstrom, Administrative Assistant
- Number of Employees:
- 1
Additional Contact Information
- Customer Contacts
- Mr. Buck Kamphausen, Owner
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (510) 521-6722
- Other Phone: (510) 531-4292
- Other Phone: (510) 568-5400
- Additional Websites
- yellowpages.com/oakland-c...
Licensing information
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Additional Information
- Other Resources
- California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
1625 N Market Blvd Ste S-208
Sacramento CA 95834
Phone Number: (916) 574-7870
http://www.cfb.ca.gov/ - Business Categories
- Cemetery, Cremation, Funeral Director
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