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Welcoming & Empathetic 

At Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, we believe every life deserves a unique and deeply meaningful tribute. Our compassionate team provides expert guidance, crafting highly personalized services that honor your loved ones and resonate with your family's specific wishes. A s a non-sectarian  cemetery, our welcoming gates are open to all, regardless of faith or background.  

Planning & Memorialization


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Immediate Need   

Compassionate guidance and support for arranging services for sudden loss. 

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Funeral Services

Planning and creating meaningful funerals and memorials tailored to your wishes. 

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Pre-planning

Thoughtful, personalized arrangements made in advance for peace of mind.

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Property Options

Creating lasting tributes that reflect the unique life and legacy of your loved one. 

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 During your time of immediate need, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is here to provide comforting, heartfelt support. Our compassionate team will gently guide you through every step, ensuring a process that is as peaceful and gentle as possible, so you can focus on honoring your loved one.


 

Explore Our Unique Interment & Memorial Spaces

Hotchkiss Chapel Columbarium 

 
Elegant niches for cremated remains within our historic chapel.

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  Wildwood Valley Gardens 

 
Serene garden setting offering peaceful burial and memorial  options.

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 Lakeside Columbarium

 
Spaces for individuals or families to create lasting legacies.

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 Evergreen Meadow & Green Areas 

 
 Green, natural burial section free of markers and traditional containers.

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Discover how we can assist you
in celebrating the lives of those you cherish.


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Essential Resources & Support 


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Obituaries 

Browse published obituaries for those interred at Bellefontaine.

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Locate loved ones and find specific grave locations within our grounds.

Burial Search 

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Access records and assistance for tracing your family history at BCA.

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Guidelines for floral arrangements and memorial decorations.

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Perpetual Care

Understanding our commitment to the enduring beauty and maintenance at BCA.

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Relocation Services

Information and support for moving existing memorials or remains.

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Access helpful brochures, forms, and downloadable guides. 

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Contact Us

Reach out to our compassionate team for personalized assistance.

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Always here

For more information about our services at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, please contact Gracie or Rick via email, or by calling the Cemetery office at 314-381-0750 to set an appointment.

Gracie Griffin

Vice President Customer Relations  

Richard Lay

Vice President Customer Relations