Cemetery Search
Use our
Cemetery Search to search for interments within the City of Des Moines' cemeteries.
We established the first municipal cemetery in 1884 and now manage seven cemeteries that include: Elm Grove, Glendale, Laurel Hill, Oak Grove, St. Ambrose, Sims, and Woodland.
You can find location information for each cemetery in our Parks Directory.
The cemeteries are constantly maintained. They are tranquil, peaceful, and beautiful. Throughout the cemeteries there are more than 170,000 burials.
We provide services for traditional burials and unique options for cremated remains. If you need a monument, we partner with local monument companies. If you are planning for future burial needs or tasked with the challenge of arranging a loved one’s burial, we are here to guide you through the process.
Contact Us:
515-248-6320
cem@dmgov.org
Wreaths Across America
Des Moines Parks and Recreation is joining the national “Wreaths Across America” campaign. Woodland Cemetery has been chosen as an official location for 2019, amongst our seven municipal cemeteries.
Support is needed to fund over 700 wreaths placed to remember and honor our veterans on “National Wreaths Across America Day” December 14. Sponsorship levels include:
- 1 Wreath Individual Sponsorship ($15)
- 2 Wreaths ($30.00)
- 5 Wreaths ($75.00) *Most Popular
- 10 Wreaths ($150.00)
- Custom Number of Wreaths
Sign up to be a volunteer! Individuals are needed to lay wreaths on Wreaths Day and raise funds for wreaths sponsorships.
Click here to sponsor a wreath at Woodland or to volunteer.
Cemetery Location Maps
Cemetery Sales
We offer burial options to meet everyone's needs.
History of our Cemeteries
Click on each cemetery below to learn about its history:
Cemetery Policies
We have cemetery policies for public conduct, services, and grave markers.
You'll find details about each of these and our cemetery guidebook HERE.
Cemetery Volunteering
Our cemeteries offer a wide-range of volunteer opportunities.
You'll find information about current opportunities HERE.
Donate
Donate:
Friends of Des Moines Parks
Woodland Restoration Project
Cemetery Picture Gallery
Here are some pictures of the City of Des Moines Cemeteries.
