CEMETERY DEPARTMENT



Cemetery Department


CEMETERY_1The  City of Jacksonville maintains two cemeteries for the interment of area residents and family:  Diamond Grove Cemetery, located at 1601 South Lincoln Avenue, and Jacksonville East Cemetery, located at 600 Myrtle Street.

At Diamond Grove and Jacksonville East Cemeteries, you will find qualified personnel available to help you with your cemetery needs.

The City of Jacksonville invites you to visit Diamond Grove and Jacksonville East Cemeteries at any time during the year to observe the peaceful serenity and natural beauty of the grounds and the warm understanding and dedication of our personnel..

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RECORDS:
Jacksonville East and Diamond Grove Cemeteries have records dating back to the early 1800's. For research information, send a written request to:

Douglas Moore, Superintendent
Jacksonville Cemeteries
200 West Douglas Avenue
Jacksonville, IL  62650
dmoore@jacksonvilleil.gov


CEMETERY HOURS:
     8:00 a.m. to dusk (during Daylight Savings Time)
     8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (remainder of the year)
STAFF HOURS:
     7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.


Diamond Grove Cemetery
217-479-4651

Jacksonville East Cemetery
217-479-4652