Our Story
Founded in 1999 on historic cemetery grounds dating back to 1884, Arrowhead Memorial Gardens is a place of peace, remembrance, and community for the people of Glendale and the West Valley.
Arrowhead Memorial Gardens is more than a cemetery. It is a living piece of Arizona history, a serene sanctuary where the stories of generations are preserved among manicured gardens, soothing water features, and towering shade trees.
Located at 21000 N 75th Avenue in Glendale, our park-like grounds are home to the resting places of mayors, veterans, early pioneers, and ordinary people who built extraordinary lives. Each headstone, monument, and memorial tells a story worth remembering.
Through the Years
Humble Beginnings
The cemetery was established to inter the victims of a smallpox pandemic that claimed the lives of 48 local residents, providing a dignified resting place during a time of great sorrow.
Expansion
As the community grew, additional land was purchased north of the original grounds, expanding the cemetery to accommodate the growing population of the Glendale area.
A New Chapter
Arrowhead Memorial Gardens was founded, bringing renewed dedication to maintaining and beautifying these historic grounds and serving families across the West Valley.
Continuing the Legacy
Situated on grounds with over a century of history, Arrowhead Memorial Gardens continues to serve as a peaceful sanctuary for families across the West Valley, honoring lives with dignity and compassion.
Notable Resting Places
Our grounds are honored to be the final resting place for individuals who shaped the history of Glendale and served their country.
City Mayors & Leaders
Several of Glendale's former mayors and civic leaders chose Arrowhead Memorial Gardens as their final resting place, reflecting the cemetery's deep connection to the community.
Veterans & Service Members
Veterans from multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces are honored here, their service and sacrifice commemorated by flags and special markers throughout the grounds.
Early Arizona Pioneers
Some of the earliest settlers of the Glendale area, men and women who built a community from the desert landscape, are memorialized within these historic grounds.
Rooted in Community
Connected to our local faith community, Arrowhead Memorial Gardens reflects the values of compassion, service, and the belief that every life deserves to be remembered with dignity.