About Bissell Cemetery
Bissell Cemetery is a cemetery in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. The grounds sit at about 581 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 404478. The nearest other listed cemetery is Resurrection Hill Cemetery, about 0.8 mi away.
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39.84285, -89.58294
What Bissell Cemetery offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Resurrection Hill CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery0.8 mi
- Camp Butler National Cemetery5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1865National cemetery1.5 mi
- Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery1735 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1927Memorial park1.6 mi
- Roselawn Pet CemeteryRiverton, ILPet cemetery1.6 mi
- Oak Hill Cemetery4688 Old Route 36, Springfield, ILCemetery1.9 mi
- Ladysmith CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery2.9 mi
- Calvary Cemetery2001 North 1st Street, Springfield, IL · est. 1857Catholic cemetery4.0 mi
- Mallory CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery4.0 mi
- Taylor CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery4.1 mi
- Wolf Creek CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery4.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bissell Cemetery located?
Bissell Cemetery is at 2785 Colt Road, Springfield, IL 62707 in Sangamon County. GPS coordinates: 39.84285, -89.58294.
What are the visiting hours of Bissell Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Bissell Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.