Poplar Hill Cemetery

Poplar Hill Cemetery, which is located on South Dixie Drive, was established on October 28, 1895. It became a municipal cemetery in 1968 when the general area was annexed by the City of Vandalia. The cemetery is now maintained by the City's Public Works and Parks Departments. The cemetery records of ownership and burials are kept on file in the Development and Engineering Services Department. Each owner will receive a Certificate of Burial Rights, issued by the City and signed by the city manager.

Upkeep

The City of Vandalia takes pride in the appearance of Poplar Hill Cemetery. To better facilitate mowing and maintenance of the grounds, all gravesite decorations must be placed on the gravestone or cement base. Our lawn crews are instructed to remove any decorations not on the gravestone or cement base. This policy is in place from April 1 – November 1.

 Veteran flag posts, however, will NOT be removed.

 This policy allows our maintenance crews to efficiently maintain the cemetery grounds. All removed decorations are taken to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Garage, located in the northwest corner of the Vandalia Sports Complex. If you have questions, please call (937) 415-2353.

Upkeep is provided by the City. Only sod or grass is permitted on any lot. Artificial flowers, wreaths, etc. are permitted from November 1 to April 1. Concrete foundations are required for all monuments. Those will be installed by the City for a nominal fee and will include a four-inch-wide border along each side of the monument base.Concrete foundations are required for all monuments. Those will be installed by the City for a nominal fee and will include a four-inch-wide border along each side of the monument base.

Rates

The rates for purchasing cemetery plots are as follows;

• Baby Land Area - $150 per grave
• City Residents - $350 per grave
• Non-Residents - $450 per grave

Opening & Closing Charges for Graves

Effective April 17, 2024.

• Weekdays (before 2 pm)
  • Adults (18 and older): $700
  • Ash Receptacles: $300
  • Children (7 through 17 years): $300
  • Infants (under 7 years): $150
• Weekdays (after 2 pm) and Saturdays
  • Adults (18 and older):$1000
  • Ash Receptacles: $500
  • Children (7 through 17 years): $500
  • Infants (under 7 years): $200