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Elmwood Cemetery Society

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Elmwood Cemetery Society

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.

09/02/2026

Help us prepare the cemetery for our annual picnic! Saturday, September 12, is our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting at 9:00AM for a morning in the cemetery cleaning up the grounds. No registration required - just meet at the Armour Chapel. If you have a large group that would like to join us, please contact Brad Finch ([email protected]) so that we can prepare for you!

09/01/2026

Join friends, families, neighbors and supporters on September 19 beginning at 11:00AM for Elmwood Cemetery’s annual picnic. Enjoy Stroud’s fried chicken, live music, historic tours and a beautiful afternoon on Elmwood’s historic grounds. All this fun for just $50 each for picnic-goers. Tickets available now at https://tinyurl.com/4x5dpj72.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to all our cemetery dogs. We love seeing dogs with their humans exploring the cemetery! Share your favorite photo of your cemetery dog!

08/21/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, August 22 for our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting at 9:00AM for a morning in the cemetery cleaning up the grounds. No registration required - just meet at the Armour Chapel.

08/05/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 15 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.

07/29/2026

Curious about Elmwood Cemetery’s history?

We’d love to visit your organization for a FREE presentation on Elmwood’s rich past, vibrant present, and exciting future. Our engaging lecture is a great way for groups to learn more about this historic community treasure.

👉 Perfect for clubs, schools, and community organizations
🔹 FREE presentation • Donations appreciated

Ready to schedule a visit? Email us at [email protected] ✉️

07/24/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 25 for our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting at 9:00AM for a morning in the cemetery cleaning up the grounds. No registration required - just meet at the Armour Chapel.

07/22/2026

Now is the perfect time to reserve the Armour Memorial Chapel for your intimate wedding of 70 guests or fewer. Ideal for small, meaningful ceremonies, our chapel offers flexible wedding packages—from simple “courthouse-style” ceremonies to more expansive celebrations with rehearsals included.

📩 Contact Alison Paddock at [email protected] for details.
💻 View pricing: https://tinyurl.com/4wy97vzc

07/20/2026

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. Alberta A. Kneedler passed away at the age of 25 on October 28, 1890 and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery on May 6, 1894. She is buried in Block W, Lot 4.

07/17/2026

Join us tomorrow Saturday, July 18 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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