Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville
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Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville.
Waymark Code: WMEA8D
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2012
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In November of 1999, the Missouri State Cemetery System of the Missouri Veterans Commission dedicated and opened a new state cemetery in Higginsville. The cemetery is located on 55 acres of a beautifully landscaped hillside just north of town. The grounds include small lakes, a committal shelter, a columbarium wall and an administration building. The staff and support groups are dedicated to maintain the dignity and solemnity of this place of honor.
The mission of the Missouri Veterans Cemetery System is to provide internment for veterans and their eligible dependents in a dignified, efficient and compassionate manner. We further recognize this service as a tribute to deserving veterans who served their country in the United States Armed Forces.
The Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville is within easy driving distance of Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri as well as Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri.
The Higginsville community is honored to host the Veterans Cemetery and gladly accepts the responsibility to provide peace and comfort to loved ones who will attend committal services and visit.
The Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville conducted its first interment on 10 January, 2000. The cemetery has an approximate capacity of 24,000 gravesites for our veterans and their spouses.
Facilities include an administration building with a reception area and public restrooms. An enclosed committal shelter is used for the interment service. The cemetery also includes a columbarium wall for those who choose cremation. A small lake, bordered by a walking path, is located in the center of the cemetery. Benches are located throughout the cemetery, offering opportunity for quiet reflection.
The physical address is: 20109 Bus. Hwy 13 Higginsville, MO 64037.
The phone number is(660) 584-5252.
Date cemetery was established: Dedicated and opened November of 1999
Visiting hours:
The cemetery office is located in the administration building and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. The office is closed on state and national holidays.
Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.
We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.