Headstones in Kansas City: Missouri and Kansas Sides

Kansas City straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line. Historic and memorial-park cemeteries serve families on both sides, and veterans may be buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery or Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Kansas.

Two states, two sets of rules

Cemetery rules — and regulators — differ between Missouri and Kansas. Ask the cemetery for its rules in writing either way.

Weather

Kansas City sees hot summers, cold winters, hail and freeze-thaw. Dense, polished granite with deep lettering lasts best.

Barbecue and sports

Personal touches — a favourite team's colours, a grill or a jersey number — make memorable designs; avoid team logos. See headstone ideas for a sports fan.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

• Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
• Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
• Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Kansas City

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Missouri headstone guide. Kansas families can see our Kansas page.