Oakdale Memorial

About

Oakdale Memorial Gardens was established in 1857 and is an independent, non-profit cemetery located on Eastern Avenue in the heart of Davenport. Oakdale Memorial Gardens is one of the Quad Cities oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, boasting century-old Oaks, gentle rolling hills and knolls, and a beautiful reflecting pond near the cemetery entrance. Oakdale Memorial Gardens provides a variety of burial and entombment options, including: earth burial, public and private mausoleum entombment, above-ground columbarium (or niche) urns (indoor and outdoor), cremations scattering garden, and pricing to fit all needs. The grounds also include Love for Animals Petland, a cemetery for the animal members of your family. One of Oakdale Memorial Gardens most famous "residents" is jazz legend Leon Bismarck "Bix" Beiderbecke. The renowned cornet player's grave site receives thousands of visitors each year, not only bringing international recognition to the Quad Cities and Oakdale Memorial Gardens, but adding wear and tear to the cemetery's roads. Incidentally, Bix's brother, Charles, was Oakdale Memorial Gardens sexton at one time. The cemetery is considered a rural or garden cemetery, with graves dating back to the Victorian Era. We encourage you to visit the grounds and enjoy the history, beauty, and serenity of the park. Our regular office hours are 10am to 3pm on weekdays, or by appointment any other time.