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Elmwood Cemetery Society

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Elmwood Cemetery, established in Kansas City, MO in 1872, occupies 43 acres in an idyllic setting. The cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 33,000 souls are interred at here including many Kansas City names you will recognize.

10/28/2026

While there are many famous and historic individuals memorialized at Elmwood Cemetery, our sacred grounds are for all community members to celebrate the lives of loved ones. Every family and every person is welcome at Elmwood, and this has been a guiding principle throughout our more than 150-year+ history. More information on internment options - including our cremains scattering gardens - is available at https://tinyurl.com/4z58a4pn.

10/27/2026

Congrats to Rachel & Greg Beaumont who were married on Saturday, October 24 at the Armour Memorial Chapel in Elmwood Cemetery.

10/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, October 24, for our annual Graveyard 5K!

10/26/2026

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. Virginia A. McQueen was interred at Elmwood Cemetery on June 3, 1890 after passing at the age of 61. She is buried in Block W, Row 4.

10/25/2026

Join Heartland Tree Alliance at Elmwood Cemetery for a morning of tree planting on Tuesday, October 27 beginning at 10:00am. Volunteers MUST register advance at https://tinyurl.com/27e78k27.

10/22/2026

Only 2 more days to practice for the annual Elmwood Cemetery 5K! We look forward to seeing all participants on Saturday, October 24.

10/20/2026

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. A.D. Hartsell was a gripman on the 9th street cable car line. He passed away on February 19, 1888 and was interred on February 20, 1888. His funeral was held under the auspices of the Cable Line Employees’ Relief Association. Hartsell is buried in Block W, Row 3.

10/18/2026

Thank you to our volunteers who joined us yesterday and planted 11 new trees in Elmwood Cemetery. The trees were received from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri and varieties included: Catalpa, River Birch, Persimmon, Bur Oak, Pecan, and Shagbark Hickory.

10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 17 for our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting at 9:00AM for a morning in the cemetery planting trees from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. Since September 2023 we have planted over 100 new trees to increase the diversity in the cemetery.

No registration required - just meet at the Armour Chapel.

10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow Saturday, October 17 at 10:00AM for a walking tour of Elmwood Cemetery. Tour starts at the Armour Chapel and takes approximately 1.5 hours. Please wear walking shoes, bring water and be ready to enjoy learning about some of the unique burials in Elmwood Cemetery.

This tour is free of charge with a suggested $10 donation.

Address

4900 E. Truman Road
Kansas City, MO
64127

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18169454900

Website

http://www.elmwoodcemeterykc.org/

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