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Our Mission

Save the Graves is dedicated to the restoration and protection of El Dorado County Cemeteries and the history contained therein. We celebrate the cemeteries and their history with projects, activities and events which contribute to our mission.

Our flagship event is also our namesake, Save the Graves, held each fall in, and benefiting Placerville Union Cemetery.

Other Activities

Events & Projects

Musical and theatrical cemetery events
Volunteer project sponsorship and supervision
Other fundraising in support of our mission
Researching historical figures connected to or buried in our cemeteries

Creating Interpretive Material

Biographies
Fraternal history
Cemetery information
Walking tours
Promotional brochures

Coalition Building on Behalf of El Dorado County Cemeteries

Volunteer activities
Downtown Placerville merchant outreach
Developing working partnerships with cemetery-related agencies, societies, and individuals
Advising and supporting public agencies which operate cemeteries

Our Team

Mike Roberts

President

Patty Borelli

Vice President

Daphne Simmons

Treasurer

Michele Martin

Secretary

Julianne Melchor

Member at Large

Jason Boyer

Member at Large

Merrie Trujillo

Member at Large