OUR STORY
Originally named Canyon City Cemetery, the burial ground has served the nearby community since early Canyon history. In 1891, S,W, Kelley deeded property to Randall County for cemetery use. That same year, the first burials occurred for William E. McElroy and for Jerry Adams, an African American Cowboy who died during a cattle drive.
The Civic Improvement League changed the cemetery's name to Dreamland in 1909 and additional acerage was added to the property in 1932 and 1963.
Randall County maintained the property until 1957, transferring operations to concerned citizens who formed The Dreamland Cemetery Association.
Today, the association continues to care for the historic Dreamland Cemetery, which still serves the residents of Randall County and remains a testament to the early settlers of Canyon.
Our Mission Statement:
1: To maintain an attractive and properly arranged cemetery for those who have placed their love ones here for their final resting place.
2. To present our facilities to our community for their consideration in planning for their future needs.
Meet Our Board of Directors:
Ronnie Hager
President
Stu Downing
Vice President
Gary Hinders & John David Morrison
Treasurer
Patty Price
Secretary
Our Board Members
Ladonna Blewett
Dale Davis
Chris Gerald
Jan Keeling
Becky Harp
Patty Price
Dennis Rice
Jed Welch
Jerry Schaeffer
Lila Vars
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Where are you located?We are located at 26500 US 87 in Canyon, Texas.
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When are visitation hours?The cemetery is open from sunrise to sundown.
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What are your monument policies?Monuments must be made of marble or granite. These must be created by a monument company approved by Dreamland Cemetery. A bronze military plaque may be attached to the monument by cemetery personnel. Families should contact a monument company soon after the burial to start the process of obtaining a monument for their loved one. Additionally, no handmade monuments, temporary markets, bricks, crosses, or grave covers are allowed.
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What is your policy on flowers?Flowers must beheld in a marble or granite vase or PVC pipe. Flowers, whether cut blossoms or artificial, shall be fresh in appearance and will be removed once they begin to wither or lose their anesthetic beauty. All grave sites will be cleaned at the sole discretion of the cemetery manager.
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What is not allowed on grave areas?Nothing made of glass and/or beverage cans are allowed around the monuments.
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How do you maintain the beauty of the gravesides?Nothing should be placed around the monument that is not on the concrete foundation. This allows our landscapers to mow, trim, and keep up the property to it's fullest potential.
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Do you have a price list?Please contact our office for pricing.
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Where can I send a donation or a payment?P.O. Box 38 Canyon, Texas 79015