Cemeteries in Spring Grove, Illinois

Private Cemeteries in Spring Grove, Illinois often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Spring Grove, Illinois are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Spring Grove, Illinois are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Spring Grove, Illinois , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Spring Grove, Illinois .

Our database contains records of burials from 6 cemeteries.

One of the things that Spring Grove is famous for is its lawn plan. The lawn plan was started by Strauch and considered unconventional at the time. Later, the lawn plan was accepted as a model for many other cemeteries. Strauch believed in developing the landscape to harmonize with nature.

There are over 220,000 people buried in Spring Grove. Every single person has a story.

Opening in 1845, Spring Grove Cemetery is the largest non-profit cemetery in the country. It was founded because cholera epidemics of the 1830's through the 1840's had filled urban Cincinnati cemeteries closer to capacity.