Cemeteries in St. Louis City, MO
St. Louis City, Missouri has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Saint Louis (8) and St. Louis (1). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (89%), 7 historic cemeteries (78%) and 2 municipal cemeteries (22%).
All cemeteries in St. Louis City
- Calvary Cemetery5239 West Florissant Avenue · Saint Louis · est. 1854Catholic cemetery
- Bellefontaine Cemetery4947 West Florissant Avenue · Saint Louis · est. 1817Church cemetery
- Concordia Cemetery4209 Bates Street · Saint Louis · est. 1845Lutheran cemetery
- Old Saint Marcus Cemetery6638 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis · est. 1856Christian cemetery
- Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery7030 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis · est. 1864Catholic cemetery
- Saint Matthew Cemetery4360 Bates Street · Saint Louis · est. 1878Christian cemetery
- Gatewood Gardens Cemetery7133 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis · est. 1892Church cemetery
- Hillcrest Abbey3211 Sublette Avenue · Saint LouisCemetery
- Western Lutheran CemeterySt. LouisLutheran cemetery
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in St. Louis City?
We list 9 cemeteries in St. Louis City, Missouri. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for St. Louis City kept?
Death certificates are held by the Missouri vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in St. Louis City?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Missouri law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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