Elmwood Cemetery Society

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.

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, August 22 for our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting...
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.

Join us on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00AM for a walking tour of Elmwood Cemetery. Tour starts at the Armour Chapel and t...
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.

Curious about Elmwood Cemetery’s history?We’d love to visit your organization for a FREE presentation on Elmwood’s rich ...
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] ✉️

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 25 for our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting a...
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.

Now is the perfect time to reserve the Armour Memorial Chapel for your intimate wedding of 70 guests or fewer. Ideal for...
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

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. Alberta A. Kneedler passed away at the age of 25 on ...
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.

Join us tomorrow Saturday, July 18 at 10:00AM for a walking tour of Elmwood Cemetery. Tour starts at the Armour Chapel a...
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.

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. Martin Thomen was born on February 18, 1846, and pas...
07/16/2026

Before and after updates from our 2025 Gravestone Cleaning Classes. Martin Thomen was born on February 18, 1846, and passed away at the age of 45 on December 22, 1891. He is buried in Block W, Lot 3.

Saturday, July 25 is our next Volunteer Saturday. Join Elmwood Cemetery volunteers starting at 9:00AM for a morning in t...
07/16/2026

Saturday, July 25 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!

Recently Elmwood Cemetery trustees Brad Finch and Stacie Petersen reset the handmade grave marker of Stella Nash. She wa...
07/14/2026

Recently Elmwood Cemetery trustees Brad Finch and Stacie Petersen reset the handmade grave marker of Stella Nash. She was interred in Elmwood on December 10, 1928. Stella was killed on December 8, 1928 when she was struck crossing the street at 13th Street and Harrison by a Chevrolet Coupe.

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

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