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Oak Ridge Cemetery

Lashonda Fitch, Executive Director
A Department of the City of Springfield

James O. Langfelder, Mayor

The Cemetery grounds are open to the public. Accessible hours are every day from 7am until 5:30pm.

Visitation at the Chapel requires a key. A key can be provided or purchased during normal office hours of M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm.

For questions or to schedule services, call 217.789.2340 or email Tanya Brawner or Michael Loscher. Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Seasonal items (American flags, spring/summer florals) can return to the gravesite(s) or community mausoleums and can remain until July 15.

Personal decorations (i.e. birthdays and anniversaries) and holiday decorations (i.e. St. Patrick’s Day and Easter) will be removed and discarded a week after the holiday.

Welcome to Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oak Ridge Cemetery has the distinction of being the second most visited cemetery in the nation, second only to Arlington National Cemetery. Almost one million visitors enter our gates annually not only to pay respects to their deceased families and ancestors, but to also visit the final resting place and pay homage to our distinguished sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln Monument

Construction of the Lincoln Monument began in 1868. It was dedicated in 1874 in a ceremony attended by President U.S. Grant. Due to design and construction faults, the Tomb was extensively rebuilt in 1900-01 and again in 1930-31. Because of security concerns (thieves attempted to steal Lincoln’s body in 1876), President Lincoln’s remains were moved to their final resting place, below the floor of the burial chamber, after the first renovation.

Oak Ridge

Our dedicated and compassionate staff is ready, willing, and able to serve you. Upon the death of a loved one, we understand the grief and stress you and your loved ones may be experiencing. We at Oak Ridge Cemetery will create an exceptional experience by educating you on your options, honoring your choices and providing care and compassion for you and/or your loved one’s final wishes of life.

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