Elmwood Cemetery Society

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.

10/14/2026

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. John Kester was born on May 20, 1822, in Virginia. He died on February 18, 1885, after establishing as a well known gunsmith in Walnut Hill. John is buried in Block N, Lot 54.

10/12/2026

Saturday, October 17, is 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. 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!

10/10/2026

Thanks to Elmwood Cemetery Trustee Kurt Jordan who recently revitalized the Elmwood Cemetery office doors.

10/09/2026

Join us on 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.

10/08/2026

Saturday, October 17, is 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. 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!

10/05/2026

Your Favorite Not-So-Spooky Run Is Back for 2026—Bigger, Better, and More Fun Than Ever!

Join us at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the 9th Annual Graveyard 5K on Saturday, October 24th!

This one-of-a-kind run winds entirely through the beautiful grounds of Elmwood Cemetery—home to some of Kansas City’s most notable figures—and supports vital preservation and maintenance efforts.

Tickets available now at: https://kccrew.com/event/graveyard5k/.

10/04/2026