Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst, IL

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ELM LAWN MEMORIAL PARK

A Troost Cemetery Serving Elmhurst and the Western Suburbs

Often referred to locally as Elm Lawn Cemetery, this long-established Elmhurst cemetery offers a peaceful setting where families gather to honor lives well lived and preserve lasting memories. Our grounds provide a serene, beautiful place to honor your loved ones.

Families across the community have trusted these grounds for decades, returning year after year to visit loved ones and find comfort in familiar surroundings.

Hours of Operation

Administrative Services:

Mon-Sat: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Grounds Visitation:

Mon-Sun: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Visitors are always welcome and encouraged to visit the park. Our grounds are open for visitors every day of the year.

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View our list of services below that we provide for Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst, IL.

If you need more information or have questions, please call (630) 833−9696, email arlingtonelmlawn@troostcems.com or use our online contact form today!

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HONOR YOUR LOVED ONE

Our Cemetery Services

Lawn Burials

Our individual, family, and private estate burial sites allow you to lay your loved one to rest within our beautifully maintained lawn. Individual and family burial sites are designed to accommodate upright monuments and memorial markers, so families can create a lasting tribute.

Cremation Options

Cremation burial options include in-ground urn spaces and placements within family estates or a columbarium niche. Cremation burial sites may have a monument installed, giving you a physical location to visit and remember your loved one.

Mausoleum Crypts

For those seeking above-ground entombment, Elm Lawn crypts offer year-round protection from the elements. Mausoleum crypts can also honor cultural or religious preferences and serve as a lasting tribute within the cemetery grounds.

Headstones & Memorials

A memorial is a dignified way to honor a loved one’s legacy. We offer flat markers, upright monuments, and bronze memorials. For custom engraving and designs, our team will guide you through guidelines and design options to ensure your tribute is thoughtful and meaningful.

Pet-Cemetery

Elm Lawn Memorial Park also has a dedicated pet cemetery in Chicago, offering families a place to honor a beloved pet. We recognize that pets are cherished family members, and our pet burial services are designed to reflect the love and loyalty you and your pet shared.

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Visiting Elm Lawn Memorial Park

Location and Hours

Elm Lawn Memorial Park is located off Lake Street, a prominent road in the Elmhurst area, making this cemetery easy to navigate to. The park is open all year, and visitors are always welcome during operating hours.

What to Expect When You Visit

Elm Lawn Memorial Park is a respectful space where families are welcome to come together, honor their loved ones, and find a sense of peace. The grounds offer a peaceful atmosphere with well-manicured lawns and are designed to make it easy to find a burial or memorial site so you can spend your time here remembering their legacy.

Tree Inventory

Elm Lawn Memorial Park has a diverse collection of trees, with 49 different tree species and over 1,300 documented trees. Our team is dedicated to maintaining, preserving, and increasing the diversity of the trees in our cemetery. We are committed to being good stewards of our environment for the overall benefit of our community.

Burial Pre-Planning at Elm Lawn Memorial Park

Thinking about end-of-life arrangements is deeply personal. Elm Lawn Memorial Park gives you the opportunity to pre-plan your burial, allowing you to carefully choose the best placement within this Elmhurst cemetery so you can make an intentional decision that fits your end-of-life wishes.

By making your burial plans in advance, you can:

Compare crypts, burial spaces, and cremation areas at your own pace
Reserve a specific section or location within the grounds
Outline your preferences for memorialization and inscriptions
Make informed financial arrangements in advance
Provide your family with clear guidance during a difficult time

Our Troost pre-planning counselors offer respectful, one-on-one support so you can make your burial decisions comfortably and confidently.

Contact Us to Start Your Planning Today

Planning a final resting place is an important and deeply personal decision. We’re here to guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you might have.

THE TROOST DIFFERENCE

Why Families Choose Elm Lawn Memorial Park

Choosing Elm Lawn Memorial Park offers benefits like:

A respected cemetery serving Elmhurst for generations
A convenient location on East Lake Street
Compassionate, experienced Troost staff
Perpetual care and well-maintained grounds
Long-term stability and professional stewardship

When we had to put a loved one in his niche, Bob was the person assisting us, and we couldn’t have asked for a kinder, more patient, and empathetic person. He gave his condolences and the space we needed to say our goodbyes, lay him to rest, and decorate his space. Thank you to all the staff there.

Kenn's kindness and willingness to help in such a personal matter truly touched my heart. His actions reflect a level of empathy and commitment to customer service that is truly rare to find. In times when sensitivity matters the most, he demonstrated genuine care and understanding, making a significant impact on my experience.

The staff there are professional and caring. I worked with Wanda, not only did she assist me with mom's interment, she also assisted me with a replacement grave marker through the VA for my dad. She was a very pleasant person to work with.

When my father passed away last year, I was dreading making the funeral arrangements. What started as an unnecessarily complicated and confusing process caused by others turned out to be a comforting experience thanks to Kenn.

Part of the Troost Family of Historic Cemeteries

Elm Lawn Memorial Park is proudly part of the Troost family of cemeteries, which has a long-standing reputation for high professional standards and compassionate cemetery services offered throughout Chicagoland. Choosing Elm Lawn Memorial Park as the final resting place for yourself or a loved one means you can be confident that the burial site is receiving the utmost level of care.