Independence, KS

Are any well-known people buried at Mt Hope Cemetery?: A full list of notable graves can be found at:
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1. What is the cost of a burial plot?

Regular grave spaces are $300. There are additional charges for opening and closing. Refer to question 2 for details..

Baby mound space w/opening and closing is $200.00..

All grave spaces can be paid for at the City Clerk’s office at 811 W. Laurel.

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 (See question 1). 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!