Independence, KS

Are any well-known people buried at Mt Hope Cemetery?: A full list of notable graves can be found at:
Noteworthy Independence Graves

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Cemetery

1. What is the cost of a burial plot?: Regular grave spaces are $300. Spaces in Baby Mound are $200 and the fee includes opening and closing of the grave. All grave spaces can be paid for at the City Clerk's office.

2. What are the burial fees at Mt. Hope Cemetery?

WEEKDAYS:
Adult - opening and closing fee: $300. Any work done after 4:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour.

Infant - opening and closing fee: $200. Special rates apply if service is performed at Baby Mound. Any work done after 4:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour

Crypt (adult or infant) - opening and closing fee: $300. Any work done after 4:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour.

Cremation (adult or infant) - Fee: $200. Any work done after 4:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour

SATURDAYS and HOLIDAYS:
Adult - opening and closing fee $500. Any work done after 12:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour regardless of funeral starting time.

Infant - opening and closing fee $300. Any work done after 12:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour regardless of funeral starting time.

Crypt (adult or infant) - opening and closing fee $500. Any work done after 12:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour regardless of funeral starting time.

Cremation (adult or infant) - Fee $300. Any work done after 12:00 p.m. will be prorated at a cost of $100 per hour regardless of funeral starting time.

Please refer questions regarding additional fees or special considerations to the Cemetery Sexton at 620-332-2510

3. When do Memorial Day decorations need to be picked up?: All cemetery decorations need to be removed by 3:30 p.m. ten days after Memorial Day. Cemetery employees will begin removing decorations on the eleventh day. As staff and time are limited, we ask that you please adhere to this policy in order for staff to maintain an already tight schedule. Thank you!