I accidentally re-posted the same post below, which was from last November, 2022. I was at the cemetery this past Tuesday, August 23, 2023 and nothing has changed . I was at the cemetery a couple weeks ago, and the graves are completely grown over. I talked to the gentleman in the office, and he said it would be taken care of. I contacted him again this week, and it still has not been improved. The appearance of these grave sites is very frustrating. It is hard to see the resting places of our loved ones being so neglected. It is bad enough that the windows in the office have been boarded up with plywood for years. Plus not far from our plots is a mattress and a motorbike that has been disassembled. Also, the statement below is posted on their website. Nothing could be further from the truth. Memorial Park Cemetery Sunset - Kansas City - Ever Loved Memorial Park Cemetery Sunset is a serene and meticulously maintained final resting place situated in Kansas City, Kansas. Offering a tranquil environment, ...
At one time this park like cemetery was adequate, the roads weren't crumbling and trees growing into the roadways. The upkeep of this resting place of my family has gone down hill over the years. The graves aren't trimmed and it's up to the family to clear off their loved ones head stone. Now my Grandma passed in January, she had prepaid for her plot, they charged to dig the hole and still haven't removed the excess dirt from her grave or the family member next to her. Have made multiple requests through the Funeral home, it is frustrating to see the lack of concern. The date of death hasn't been added to the stone because it was covered in dirt and weeds. Called the funeral home again today to get something done, it's frustrating...
This is a Very large cemetery. It is mowed, but the grass is not pulled back from the markers. They sink, the grass grows over them, then they get mowed over. It is beautiful and peacful with all the green hills and trees, but good luck finding your loved one's resting place.
What a disgrace! This business should be ashamed of themselves! We went today and couldn't even find THREE stones as they were just mowed over so many times. Last year I took my shovel to dig all the dirt out from around them, this year, couldn't even find them!
I would never have found my GGGrandpa's grave without the kindness and help of Ron. It was a Sunday, the office was closed, and he was preparing a grave for a funeral. Thank you, Ron. This is a very interesting, old, historic cemetery founded in the early 1920's to present a park-like experience, built on high rolling hills. I don't know why my GGGrandma chose to bury him half way down a steep hill, but it is beautiful and peaceful. There are no upright headstones, lane, or section markers. You must phone ahead to get the information you need. Kindly ask for help finding your loved one when they aren't busy. They are a small crew. People are buried up and down hills, making it extremely difficult to maintain, and built at time when graves were dug by hand. Please be kind to them, and remember; it is the responsibility of the families, in most cemeteries, to maintain the headstones of their loved ones. I found that the graves that are visited were the ones maintained. The plaques are beautiful. With Ron patiently helping us; we three searched until we found it. I knew I would be cleaning it up so I took a few gardening tools, a brush, and a gallon of water. It was such a pleasure to do and a special day for me. My grandpa has been there for 100 years. Appreciate the natural beauty and original intent, take a picnic and enjoy spending an hour or two with your loved one. I hope you have good balancing skills!
I have 5 loved ones..I went today and could not even find their stones. The grass has covered them and when mowed...they sink in. This is a disgrace that people have paid thousands of dollars to be buried and this man has not done any upkeep to this property in many years. He should be so ashamed of himself.
I visited my brother’s grave at Memorial Park Cemetery located at 3223 N 18th St. in KCK on May 30, 2021, and the grass looked like it was never cut. What about using weed control? There are more weeds than grass. It is sad how the cemetery has gone done. I am sure that this place is doing good business so how about spending some of the money to keep the place up? Even the building looks abandoned like no one ever comes there. It has a board on the window. Our loved Ones deserve respect while they lay at rest.
Today, I took my mother to visit my sister's grave since this is her 4th death anniversary. It took us, at least 10 min in the hot heat, to find her grave. It was totally covered up by dead grass and weeds and sunk in. This is totally unacceptable! I will be contacting Parks and Recs concerning this issue. This is not a 1 time issue, we usually have to go there to clean it off but have not in a few months. MY FAMILY WILL NEVER USE THIS AWFUL CEMETERY EVER AGAIN!!! I WOULD'VE GIVEN 0 STARS BUT I HAD TO GIVE AT LEAST 1 FOR THE SAKE OF POSTING.
Horrible upkeep on cemetery!!!!never able to reach any staff!!!!! roads are pot holes everywhere
My father passed away in the graveyard they have kept my flowers where he died and they helped us get a grave marker in another part of the grave yard. when they see me there they check on me and they are very polite
