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Beer Barons 2025

JOIN US FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED CELEBRATION!

Get ready for a unique journey through St. Louis’s legendary brewing past! Beer Barons returns to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. More than just a tasting, this is an immersive experience where you’ll stroll the grounds of the first historic Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi, sample a curated selection of exceptional brews, spirits, and wines. Indulge in delicious food, groove to live music, and be spellbound as talented actors bring the fascinating tales of our resident Beer Barons to life!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind celebration! Tickets are $35 per person. Buy tickets now!

Your participation in Beer Barons helps support the Friends of Bellefontaine, directly contributing to the ongoing preservation of our historic grounds.

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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Burial Search

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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

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   Upcoming Events

      Join us for one or all of our events!

Trolley Tour
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunset Strolls
Thursday, July 24, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Beer Barons 2025
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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:
On our website, https://bit.ly/BCA-Giving
Using PayPal,