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Laurel Hill Cemetery

Laurel Hill Cemetery, located east of downtown Des Moines near the Iowa State Fairgrounds, was established in 1907 and spans 60 scenic acres. With nearly 30,000 interments, it remains an active cemetery with space available for the next 40-50 years. A highlight of the cemetery is the "Avenue of Flags," which has been a Memorial Day tradition since 1971, attracting over 2,700 vehicles during the holiday weekend. Among those buried here are notable figures like John Heath, a Buffalo Soldier who served in the Civil War, and Iowa's oldest resident, Nellie Cross, who lived to be 112. Laurel Hill Cemetery continues to honor veterans and preserve its rich history while providing various burial service options.

For plot owners

Do you have a plot to sell at Laurel Hill Cemetery?

If you own a plot you no longer need, you can sell it on Eturnal Rest and reach families who are searching for a resting place right now. You keep the full sale price, because we do not charge a commission when it sells. Plots like these currently list for a median asking price of $2,000 on Eturnal Rest.

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Plots for sale here

1 plot is currently listed at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Prices are set by the sellers.

Grave for Sale - Laurel Hill Cemetery - Des Moines - CB-2433
Gravesite Available

Grave for Sale - Laurel Hill Cemetery - Des Moines - CB-2433

$2,000

Two adjoining burial spaces, prime location, Block R#144 E 1/2 - 5 1/3. Flat ground, short distance in from street. The owner is asking $2000 for both spaces.

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Common questions about plots at Laurel Hill Cemetery

How much does a burial plot at Laurel Hill Cemetery cost?

Few or no priced plots are listed at Laurel Hill Cemetery right now. Across Iowa, sellers on Eturnal Rest list 61 plots with a median asking price of $3,980, and most fall between $2,500 and $5,490. These are asking prices set by sellers, not appraisals or cemetery retail prices.

Can I buy a burial plot at Laurel Hill Cemetery from a private owner?

Yes. The plots on this page are offered by their private owners. You contact the seller through Eturnal Rest, agree on a price together, and the ownership transfer is completed with the cemetery's office. Our buyer's guide walks through each step.

How do I sell a burial plot I own at Laurel Hill Cemetery?

List it on Eturnal Rest. Your listing appears on this page, buyers contact you directly, and we never charge a commission on your sale.

What types of burial spaces are for sale at Laurel Hill Cemetery?

Current listings at Laurel Hill Cemetery include Gravesite (1).

More context: the quarterly plot price report, what cemetery plots cost, and the what is my plot worth tool.

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