Register Now for our Spring Race!
Fox Trot 5K and Kit Crawl 10K | Saturday, March 28, 2026
Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri’s first Level III Arboretum during the emergence of Spring. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine’s 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi. Participate in-person or virtually.
Due to parking limitations, the event is limited to the first 250 registrants. We are close to selling out, so if you’d like to participate, please register now!
Please note: Shirt and medal registration has ended, but we will have some available for purchase at the event.
For more information and updates on future events, please check back here on our website, follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram), and subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Our 2026 Calendar is Live!
Discover a fresh season of history, nature, and community with new tours and returning signature events.
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is excited to present our 2026 event schedule! This season offers a perfect blend of our most popular traditions and several brand-new experiences across our historic grounds.
From our signature trolley tours and horticulture classes to our well-attended Sips, Souls, and Strolls after-hours events, there is something for everyone to enjoy this year.
New Tours and Events Include:
- Star Gazing Party
- Sunday Picnics at the Cemetery
- True Crime Walking Tour
- Fresh Finds with BCA’s Cemetery Chronicler
- Moment’s Remembered Caravan Tour
- Explore Bellefontaine Trolley Tours
- and more!
Returning Tours and Events Include:
- African American History and Women’s History Events
- Arboretum Walking and Trolley Tours
- Cathleen’s Caravan Tours
- 1904 World’s Fair History Trolley Tours
- Online Presentations via Zoom
- Sips, Souls, and Strolls
- Voices at Bellefontaine
- and more!
Make sure you visit our calendar and sign up today, as many of our tours fill up quickly. Thank you for your continued support of BCA! We hope to see you at an event this season.
Experience a Revitalized Bellefontaine
EXCITING PROJECTS UNDERWAY!
Exciting enhancements are underway at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Friends of Bellefontaine! Prepare to enjoy revitalized historic spaces, including the Amaranth House and Gatehouse, Hawthorn Gatehouse, and Hotchkiss Chapel, all undergoing comprehensive refurbishment to offer versatile educational and community spaces, along with much-needed accessible restrooms, with anticipated completion this summer. Additionally, new and expanded historic interpretive trails, including an accessible option, are being installed to enrich our programming in history, horticulture, and nature, offering engaging experiences for all our visitors. Stay tuned for updates on these transformative projects designed to further Bellefontaine’s mission of providing exceptional historical and horticultural resources for our community. To learn more about these exciting developments and follow their progress, please visit our updates page.
We appreciate your continued support in helping us enhance Bellefontaine for generations to come.
BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY SERVICES
Over 175 Years of History
Green Burial
Green burial is an affordable and
environmentally friendly natural burial
option utilizing a biodegradable container
with no embalming, metal caskets,
and burial vaults.
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Traditional Burial
From multi-grave private lots to single plots, our affordable traditional burial options ensure you will find the final resting place appropriate
to your needs.
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Flameless Cremation
Flameless cremation is a gentle & environmentally-friendly process that accelerates the natural breakdown of the body, creating clean mineral bone ash for inurnment or burial.
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Green Burial
Niches For Cremation
Our indoor, elegant Hotchkiss Chapel
Columbarium features wooden and
glass-front niches. Our breathtaking
Lakeside columbarium features
niches on the outside walls.
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Membership & Giving
A variety of giving levels and benefits are available for your generous donations.
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Floral Tributes & Lot Care
A place of interment provides a place of remembrance and serenity for family and friends — a place to honor those we love. Bellefontaine offers several options for honoring your loved one through lot maintenance and beautification.
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Upcoming Events
Join us for one or all of our events!
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MAKE A GIFT TO THE FRIENDS OF BELLEFONTAINE
Become a Friend of Bellefontaine Cemetery. To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, you can call Joe Shields at 314-381-0750, or you can donate online in three ways:
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Using VENMO,
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