Welcome to Elmwood

43 acres of unique history in the heart of America

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Serving Kansas City Since 1872

Elmwood cemetery is the final resting place for over 30,000 individuals, from politicians, business leaders, soldiers, celebrities, and everyone in between. Come learn more about our vast and vibrant history.

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Cemetery Services

We welcome all members of the community, to celebrate the lives of loved ones.

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SUPPORT ELMWOOD

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization and welcome any and all support. Learn how to help today!

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Upcoming Events

Volunteer Saturday

Join us at Elmwood Cemetery for Volunteer Saturdays working on clean-up and maintenance projects throughout the beautiful cemetery.

Walking Tours

Monthly walking tours of historic Elmwood Cemetery will take place on the third Saturday of each month April/May through October.

Memorial Day 2024

Please plan to join us this Memorial Day weekend – May 25, 26 and 27 – to salute our veterans.

Elmwood Bike Rodeo 2024

Kansas City’s Elmwood Bike Rodeo is a community event that promotes bicycle safety and education for children and families.

“Elmwood Cemetery has been here for me and family for years. We wouldn’t think to go anywhere else.”

– James Dennison

“My great-great-great grandmother, Nancy Tyler Holmes, traveled to Jackson County in 1845 with a sack of tea cakes and her late husband’s beaver hat. She was, in author David McCullough’s words, among the folks of Scotch-Irish descent who could be “tough, courageous, blunt, touchy, narrow-minded, intolerant, and quarrelsome. And Obstinate.” She rests today in idyllic Elmwood, side by side with others who built the Heart of America.”

– Clifton Daniel, grandson, Harry S Truman

“Elmwood’s volunteer staff was more than happy to help me locate my ancestral family members buried there. Having such helpful staff members made my genealogical search so much easier and it has contributed greatly to my current involvement in Elmwood.”

– Alison Paddock, Board Member

Visit Elmwood

Explore Elmwood through Public, Private or Self-Guided Tours.

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We look forward to hearing from you! Whether you need assistance in locating a gravesite (our grave finder is active, but has a limited number of records available online), need assistance with a burial, want to volunteer with us, or just be added to our mailing/email list – please contact us here.