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Elmwood and Memorial Park Cemeteries
Responsibilities and Fees
The Cemetery Department maintains 80 acres of ground and provides services including:
- General maintenance
- Grave openings and closings
- Assistance in locating specific burial sites
- Contractors mow and trim
| City of Chanute | |
| Elmwood and Memorial Park Cemetery Fees | |
| Sale of Grave Spaces | |
| Selected by Sexton - Elmwood | $150.00 |
| Selected by Sexton - Memorial Park | $200.00 |
| Selected by Buyer - Elmwood | $200.00 |
| Selected by Buyer - Memorial Park | $300.00 |
| Social assistance (selected by sexton) - Elmwood | $100.00 |
| Social assistance (selected by sexton) - Memorial Park | $150.00 |
| Infant (if buried in baby space) - Elmwood | $75.00 |
| Infant (if buried in baby space) - Memorial Park | $100.00 |
| Grave Openings and Closings | |
| Regular - weekday | $500.00 |
| Regular - Saturday **(see note below) | $600.00 |
| Infant - weekday | $250.00 |
| Infant - Saturday | $350.00 |
| Other Fees | |
| Cremation burials - weekday | $300.00 |
| Cremation burials - Saturday **(see note below) | $400.00 |
| Disinterment | $1,000.00 |
| Monument & Staking Fee | $50.00 |
| Surcharge for late commencement of graveside service | $100.00 |
**Effective as of Monday, September 15, 2025, Saturday services will require prior approval from the cemetery sexton, based on the availability of personnel. Furthermore, pursuant to City Ordinance 2.60.060, Saturday graveside services and burials are permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Should you have any questions, please contact the cemetery sexton at (620)431-5250.