Historic Topeka Cemetery

We have tractors to look and, learn about and see today!! Plus other vendors to browse their goods too. Come on out and see us!!!

We are now Green Burial Certified as a hybrid cemetery offering Traditional and Green Burial options. We are honored to be welcomed by the Green Burial Council. Give us a call today to learn more!

Events over the Memorial Day Weekend at Historic Topeka Cemetery

Grounds are open during daylight hours. The cemetery office will be staffed all three days to assist families in finding loved ones. Staff also will be on the grounds to assist.
Information: (785) 233-4132 (land line – no text messages)
[email protected] or TopekaCemetery.com.

Saturday, May 24, 2025
9 a.m. Saturday, May 24 – Sons of Union Veterans’ annual Remembrance Ceremony, in the Civil War section. Use the main gate on 10th Avenue, drive straight up the hill and turn left at the top.
10 a.m. Saturday, May 24 – Dedication of headstone for first burial with the Friends of Historic Topeka Cemetery.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 – Stories from the Grave. Friends of Historic Topeka Cemetery will have storytellers to relate life histories of some of the cemetery’s most interesting residents. On the south end of the cemetery; use the gate off California. Check in at the covered patio; mini tours starting every 15 minutes.

Monday, May 26, 2025
10 a.m. Monday, May 26 – Vietnam Veterans observance, at the Bell Tower on the south end of the cemetery. Use the California gate; look for the stand of three flags: U.S., state and POW/MIA.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 26 – Stories from the Grave. Check in at the covered patio; mini tours starting every 15 minutes.

Spaces are on sale at Historic Topeka Cemetery!! There are spaces available throughout the cemetery, pick your space today. This offer lasts only through May; stop by or give us a call today and let us tell your story.