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Fruits of our Labor

Over 100 years ago, Bellefontaine Cemetery was more than just a home for the departed.  Staff maintained certain parts of our landscape as a farm, growing a number of fruits...Read More

Bellefontiane Featured in American Cemetery & Creation Magazine

We are honored to be the feature story in the March 2015 edition of American Cemetery & Cremation Magazine. See the full article here: March 2015 American Cemetery ArticleRead More

Bellefontaine: A Nice Place to Raise a Family

At Bellefontaine Cemetery, many of our wild friends find that our serene atmosphere – with it’s large, old-growth trees, dense shrub and perennial plantings – makes for an excellent spot...Read More

When (& Why) to Remove Last Year’s Growth in your Garden

Our staff horticulturist, Kyle Cheesborough, is busy clearing old growth in the cemetery. He explains why this is important and when it should be done below. Common garden practice tells...Read More

Bellefontaine Cemetery Recognized for Historic Significance

We are pleased to announce that Bellefontaine Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This past July, the cemetery was recognized as a nationally significant example of...Read More

Community Partnerships to Study and Enhance Ecological Diversity

As the cemetery management practices evolve to become more sustainable, Bellefontaine has been cultivating partnerships with organizations to study and enhance the biodiversity on the cemetery grounds. Our first partnership...Read More

Good Works Day Volunteer Program at Bellefontaine

Through a partnership with the Audubon Center at Riverlands, Bellefontaine Cemetery has been working to provide and improve upon wildlife habitat within our 314-acre campus. Part of our work with...Read More

Persimmon Test to Predict Winter

Our horticulturist, Kyle, performed an old farmer’s method for predicting the severity of winter by cutting a persimmon seed in half and observing the shape of the cotyledons (the first...Read More