Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk
Founded in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum has been the final resting place for many of St. Louis’s notable figures including William Clark, Adolphus Busch, and the Lemp Family. Celebrated architecture such as the Wainwright Mausoleum, Hotchkiss Chapel, and the ‘Girl in the Glass Box’ can also be found on the grounds. The cemetery has...
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Black History Month Tour
Celebrate Black History Month at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Master Guides will lead a 2 hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in Black History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00...
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Black History Month Tour
Celebrate Black History Month at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Master Guides will lead a 2 hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in Black History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00...
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What is Green Burial?
Curious about green burial but don’t know what or who to ask? Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s Green Burial expert, Gracie Griffin, as she provides a closer look at green burial practices, dispels myths, and explores some exciting and fascinating options available throughout the world. You will learn the range of “green” funeral and cemetery...
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