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About Glendale Cemetery

Address

4909 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311

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Website

https://www.dsm.city/

Phone

(515) 248-6320

Overview

Glendale Cemetery, a distinguished landmark situated in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a serene repose for both residents and history enthusiasts. Carefully maintained and operated by the city, this cemetery is a testament to the rich narrative of Des Moines, boasting not just a tranquil environment but also a historical site housing many of the city's pioneers. Its lush, green landscape forms a beautiful backdrop to its various burial options, which are detailed on the City of Des Moines official website. Glendale Cemetery remains an enduring symbol of the city's legacy, intertwining the past with the present in its peaceful grounds.

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Single plot Space to bury a single person.	$2,150 - $3,950
Plot opening and closing Cost for the cemetery to open a plot for a burial and close it after the fact.	$1,400 - $1,800
Outer Burial Container A grave liner that is generally used to prevent the cemetery ground from sinking over time. Many cemeteries require this.	$1,400 - $6,500
Grave marker A flat or raised monument containing the person's information.	$1,500 - $8,100
Save! Buy this on Ever Loved	$100 - $5,500
Grave marker installation Cost to have a grave marker installed	$550 - $1,300
Tent for service Use of a tent during a burial.	$300 - $850
Endowment Covers ongoing cemetery upkeep and maintenance.	$600 - $1,450
Administrative fees Any additional administrative fees that may be necessary.	$500 - $900
Total estimated cost	$8,400 & Up

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Q&A

I am looking at the national range fees for your scatter garden for an adult. Could you give me a more definite price on cost and are the fees a one time fee or are there yearly fees to use the scatter garden. Thank you. – Deana D.

A community member September 19, 2022

I was wondering if reburaial is an option? My husbands father passed when he was a baby (1986) He would like a reburial and tombstone on his fathers site. His father currently only has a grave marker.

We're is my Mother s grave Evelyne E Waddell Jan.1995 and my Father's grave Henry L Johnston 1960 or 1961 I know they are about rolls apart and 1 or 2 grave from lot number 38 or 39 at the back of the cemetery please I went to see there head stones my mother's is a white in color please I used to bring them up now it say not found why ????? – Janet J.

Glendale Cemetery

Does Glendale have a scattering garden? – Kathleen B.

Glendale Cemetery

Do you have a scattering garden? – Kathleen B.

Glendale Cemetery

I am looking for information about burial plots that are open for purchase for myself and my spouse. – paul t.

Glendale Cemetery

My mother's wish is to have her ashes buried in her youngest son's gravesite. He died approximately 1957-59 at Glendale. Is that possible? – Lupe M.

Glendale Cemetery

When are your clean up dates for graves and the decorations? – Bob C.

Glendale Cemetery

Do you have a flower program where we can pay to have flowers put on the grave each season? Resthaven has one - so I thought I might check. – Laura W.

Glendale Cemetery

I am interested in finding out more information about the Scatter Garden. I would like to find out how I go about setting this up for myself. – Karen .

Glendale Cemetery

I am looking for information about burial plots that are open for purchase. – Kathy M.

Glendale Cemetery

Map of open plots for sale? – Kathy M.

Glendale Cemetery

is there a map of plots for sale – Kathy M.

Glendale Cemetery

I would like to purchase a spot for my brother but not for burial or to scatter his ashes I would just like a spot and a headstone so that my family can visit or his friends could visit, is this an option? – Mirella C.

Glendale Cemetery