The Northern California Veterans Cemetery
Where Is It?
The NCVC is located in Shasta County, near the community of Igo, approximately ten miles southwest of
the City of Redding.
The address of the cemetery is P.O. Box 76, 11800 Gas Point Road Igo, CA 96047-0076. There is a toll
free number, (866) 777-4533. There are a couple ways to get there.
- The scenic route is to head North on I-5 and get off at exit 664, at Gas Point Road. From there it
is about 19 miles to the cemetery.
- A more direct route is to take I-5 exit 675 Bechelli Lane. Turn West and follow Bonnyview about 1
mile to CA 273 (Old 99). Turn left on 273 for about 1/2 mile to Clear Creek Road. Turn right and
follow Clear Creek Road about 10 miles to Gas Point Road. Turn sharp left and go 2 miles to the
cemetery entrance.
What Does It Look Like?
The site consists of 120 acres, 61 of which are slated for development. Diagram 1 is a
representation of what the cemetery might look like if all 61 acres are developed.
Diagram 1
Artist’s rendering of Northern California Veterans Cemetery when fully
developed.
What Has Been Constructed?
Phase 1, developed sixteen acres and includes the administration building, visitor center, committal
service shelter, burial grounds, columbarium, an assembly/flag area for special events, and a
maintenance area, see diagram 2.
Diagram 2
Artist's rendering of Phase 1 - Northern California Veterans Cemetery
Phase 1 includes approximately 8500 burial sites including lawn crypts (in-ground caskets), traditional
in-ground (caskets), in-ground cremains (cremated remains) and columbarium (niche for cremains).
The design of the cemetery remains in keeping with the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside
and much of the indigenous flora will be integrated into the project. This region is composed of
mostly flat to gently rolling hills with open meadows and a variety of trees, grasses and shrubs.
Surrounded by mountain ranges, the area boasts dramatic views of Mt. Shasta, the Trinity Alps and Mt.
Lassen. These vistas, eyed from within the park-like setting of the cemetery, are among the many focal
points in the overall project design.
