Nestled in the Nestor neighborhood of San Diego lies Mount Olivet Cemetery. It is a place with a Bible-inspired name. This small cemetery spans only two acres. Some even call it Mount Oliveito Cemetery because of its size.
Mount Olivet Cemetery’s name connects it to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. This is a site significant in both Hebrew and Christian traditions. In fact, the Mount of Olives holds deep meaning for both Jews and Christians.
Researcher Allison Garton says Mount Olivet Cemetery was established in 1899. Hollis Monroe Peavey founded it as a private cemetery.
The cemetery had fallen into neglect for years. Vegetation had overgrown the area. Some headstones were broken or stolen. A major restoration has taken place in recent years. New improvements are still in progress. Efforts have been made to replace missing headstones and grave markers. This happened where adequate information was available.
Bruce Jones is the Office Manager at Mount Olivet Cemetery. He says the cemetery is open to the public. It is now an attractive and affordable final resting place. Burial plots and cremains niches are available. Easy payment plans exist. All are welcome to find a tranquil and peaceful resting place in a quiet neighborhood.
The Nestor neighborhood itself has an interesting story. It was named after Nestor A. Young. Young was San Diego’s harbormaster from 1889 to 1891. He also served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly. People referred to living near “Nestor’s place.” The name became official when the Oneonta post office moved there in 1902.
Mount Olivet Cemetery offers burial plots for $2900. No interest payment plans are available. A $50 startup payment is required. A minimum payment of $50 every six months is also required. Interment fees and grave markers are additional costs. These can be included in payment plans.
Mount Olivet Cemetery may be small. But its connection to the Mount of Olives gives it a unique charm. It provides a peaceful place to remember loved ones. Its restoration shows a commitment to preserving its history. The cemetery stands as a testament to the community’s respect for the past.