Park Lawn Funeral Home

Park Lawn Funeral Home Our Caring staff at Park Lawn Funeral Home are experts in facilitating events that lead to the healing of grief. In 1964, H.W. “Bill” DeVry, Jr.

Memorial Park Cemetery, located from 78th to 81st and Hillcrest Road, was established as a burial “park” in 1922 by the late Bernard DeVry. Bernard’s idea of a park-like setting was to convert a family farm into cemetery grounds, requiring burials be memorialized only with flat markers. His innovative thinking for the time prospered into one of the most beautiful and peaceful burial grounds in the city. Marble statuary, flowers, lakes, ponds, and thousands of trees adorn the Memorial Park grounds in a 380-acre setting that is truly blessed by nature. acquired the adjoining Green Lawn Cemetery at 81st and Hillcrest. Later that year, Park Lawn Funeral Home was established at the corner of 83rd and Hillcrest. Operating under family ownership and management, Park Lawn Funeral Home is now one of the largest funeral and cemetery complexes serving the entire metropolitan area. The Devry Family maintains the traditions founded by their great-grandfather while remaining mindful in their competitive marketplace. Today, Park Lawn offers beautiful facilities, a caring and responsive staff, and competitive pricing while enjoying the integrity the DeVry Family has held steadfast for four generations.

Funerals help you find your footing when everything feels upside down.Familiar acts like lighting a candle, sharing comm...
11/18/2025

Funerals help you find your footing when everything feels upside down.

Familiar acts like lighting a candle, sharing communion, or walking together to the graveside become stepping stones that help you move forward.

We'll walk you through meaningful traditions, one step at a time. And if you'd like to create something entirely new, we'll help you build that too.

What tradition has brought you the most comfort?

Talking with your family about your funeral wishes often brings everyone closer together and helps them understand what ...
11/15/2025

Talking with your family about your funeral wishes often brings everyone closer together and helps them understand what you value most. These conversations become treasured memories and give your loved ones confidence they're honoring you exactly the way you hoped.

Reach out to us at 816-523-1234 when you're ready to start planning together. We'll help you turn this into quality time with your family.

"Can we hold a viewing before cremation?" Absolutely. You can have a viewing with cremation, and families choose this op...
11/12/2025

"Can we hold a viewing before cremation?" Absolutely.
You can have a viewing with cremation, and families choose this option all the time. You can also have a full funeral service before cremation if that feels right for your family.
A viewing lets family and friends gather, see your loved one one last time, and share support together. You can hold a viewing alone or as part of a full service. We prepare your loved one with the same care we use for burial. Afterward, we complete the cremation. This gives you both the time together you need and the flexibility cremation offers.

Funerals can feel like a lot for kids, and we always make sure there's a quiet room where they can take a break when eve...
11/09/2025

Funerals can feel like a lot for kids, and we always make sure there's a quiet room where they can take a break when everything gets overwhelming. Sometimes a child just needs to step away from all the people and tears, maybe color for a few minutes or just sit somewhere peaceful until they're ready to come back.

We've learned that having this option helps kids handle the whole day better. Plenty of adults end up using that quiet space for their own grief breaks too, and we're always happy to point families toward it when they need a moment to regroup.

Our partners in grief support, HeartLight Center, offer a number of virtual Open Drop-In Grief Support Groups every mont...
11/07/2025

Our partners in grief support, HeartLight Center, offer a number of virtual Open Drop-In Grief Support Groups every month. These groups invite people to come together with those who have similar losses. Participants may attend as often or as little as needed, and discussions are personalized to fit the needs of each group. If you or someone you know would benefit from joining a group, please visit https://heartlightcenter.org/virtual-programs/ to learn more or register

11/07/2025

The Consumer’s Guide to Burial & Cremation Options provides an in-depth overview of funeral choices, helping families make informed decisions during

Funerals matter because they help remind you that you never have to grieve alone. When you gather together to remember s...
11/06/2025

Funerals matter because they help remind you that you never have to grieve alone.

When you gather together to remember someone's life and say goodbye, you're processing your loss alongside others who share in your sorrow. The stories, the tears and oftentimes the laughter over memories help transform raw grief into something you can carry forward.

We're here to help you honor your loss in a way that feels meaningful to you and your family.

Share a favorite Halloween photo or story, and let’s enjoy the season together.Halloween has a special way of bringing b...
10/31/2025

Share a favorite Halloween photo or story, and let’s enjoy the season together.

Halloween has a special way of bringing back the family traditions we love, whether it’s carving pumpkins, watching that one classic spooky movie, or laughing over those delightfully silly costumes from years gone by.

Share a favorite Halloween memory or a picture—especially those fun costumes—in the comments. Let’s celebrate the moments that bring us all a little closer this season.

Have you considered leaving written words for your family to treasure?Maybe it's a letter tucked in a jewelry box, a jou...
10/28/2025

Have you considered leaving written words for your family to treasure?

Maybe it's a letter tucked in a jewelry box, a journal they'll discover later, or even a few heartfelt lines written on a card. Your words, in your handwriting, become keepsakes your family will hold onto for years to come.

You could start with something simple like "I want you to know..." and just let your personality shine through. Don't worry about making it perfect or profound. What they'll cherish most is hearing from you, exactly as you are.

What would you want them to remember about how much they mean to you?

10/28/2025

In cemeteries across cultures and generations, it is common to find small objects such as coins, stones, flowers, flags, or personal mementos placed carefully o

10/24/2025

Halloween can be especially difficult for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The season’s focus on costumes, laughter, and playful ideas about death can

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8251 Hillcrest Road
Kansas City, MO
64138

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

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