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NEWS:

Snow Alert: Early Closure Today

Monday, December 1: Closing at 1:30 p.m.

Due to continued heavy snowfall covering the roadways and walkways, BCA is closing early today at 1:30 p.m. CST. We prioritize the safety of our visitors and staff.

We plan to reopen to the public tomorrow, weather pending. Please check back here or on our social media pages for the latest updates before visiting.

Stay safe and warm!

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A Spirited Holiday Past

Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bellefontaine Cemetery will host visitors at the historic Hotchkiss Chapel. Visitors will arrive at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. and follow the signs to the chapel to enjoy refreshments, tours, and presentations that are available between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This free holiday event will be something the whole family can enjoy. We hope to see you here!

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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!

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World’s Fair Zoom Presentation
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A Spirited Holiday Past
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
10:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.
Pruning Trees & Shrubs Class
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
1:00 p.m. –  4:00 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