One of the oldest national cemeteries is just south of St. Louis near Lemay and Interstate 255…read moreheading into Illinois. Like all national cemeteries I have visited, JB is very peaceful and one of the greatest tributes to those who have served and died for our freedoms and country. What's very fascinating is the history of it, which I'll share a few random facts: -One of the most famous interments is Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck. Despite of the rules, national cemeteries do not allow people to lay items on graves. But people do it anyway on Jacks. -Eight Medal of Honor recipients are buried here. -Two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are buried here: Dennis Edwards (who replaced David Ruffin) of the Temptations, and Johnnie Johnson, who is best known for his work with Chuck Berry -There are plenty of monuments and memorials here, all spread out through the cemetery. One is the Minnesota Memorial, which can also be seen in six other National Cemeteries. -The remains of the creator of the "Lassie" franchise are also buried here. Sure I'll do one more.... -Explorer/adventurer Zebulon Pike's infant child is buried in the old town part of the cemetery. I believe the name was unknown as well as the gender of the child (some sources say male, some say female). The child died at present-day Fort Bellefontaine Park back when it was a military site. Be sure to visit the Administration building at the entrance for any questions. There are computers where you can look up names, or get maps. Workers in the building will gladly assist you. You can also download the app on your phone to locate a grave. I hope I gave you plenty of reasons to visit this legendary place. Maybe you have a family member/friend/loved one buried here. Or just want to thank all of those who gave all, or gave some. You'll be glad you did.

The burial ceremony for my veteran husband was wonderful. We had his cremains buried here with full…read moremilitary honors. It was handled with precision and well organized by the staff. His headstone was placed earlier than expected and it is engraved with a personal message I was able to create. The grounds are expertly groomed year round and it is a beautiful place to visit. This benefit to our veterans and spouses is very special and I am grateful that my husband served so that we could be placed in such beautiful surroundings. The cemetery is open from dawn to dusk everyday despite their posted main office hours.

My parents pre-arranged their funerals with Ziegenhein almost 25 years before my father passed…read moreaway. This made it so easy to plan my father's service and saved thousands of dollars. The funeral home is lovely and the chapel was the perfect size. Everything was beautifully organized, and Ashley did an excellent job preparing my father's body and coordinating everything with both the pastor facilitating the service and the cemetery. This made an emotional event go smoothly and we couldn't be more pleased with the services received.

Recently I lost my Mother. My sisters and I turned to Ziegenhein/Lemay to handle all the…read morearrangements. Everything was prepared and executed very well and my sister's and myself thought that everything went beautifully considering the circumstances. After the fact, we realized an error had occurred. Ziegenhein stepped up to the plate and took care of the situation expeditiously and with sincerity and graciousness. I respect and appreciate this business for the way they handled the situation and so I still rate it with 5 stars.

A very nice funeral home. Clean & peaceful. The restrooms were very clean. The staff was very…read morefriendly.

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I used St. Louis cremation for my late husband. Joan was amazing through the whole process. She…read morehelped guide me and told me what I needed to do and what I should do. It was definitely nice having someone guide me through the entire process. The services were all explained to me and what they each had in them. The service I requested was just the easiest one for me. The value you get isn't as bad as I thought it would be, it's very reasonably priced.

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We had my grandmother's services here. They did a wonderful job and she looked lovely. Everyone was…read morepleasant to work with.

I have attended way too many funerals in my day but Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler does an amazing job of…read moreshowing their respects for your families loved ones. The location is convenient and can be found easily. There is plenty of parking in the front and back of the building for all your family and friends. On the inside, you will find a small dining area with coffee pot and sink. A small spot to sit and collect yourself when you need to. On the opposite side of the mini kitchenette, there is more seating with bigger and more comfy chairs. The room that everything takes place in is large, and has lots of seating. You can line the walls with boards and photos and memories of the one you lost and it seems that you would never run out of space to add more. They even help provide a couple easels and tables for you to set up memory boards or framed photos. The gentleman who sat with my family as we planned my mother's funeral was a very kind and caring gentleman. He did his best to explain all the options to our family and gave his recommendations on what would be best. He was never pushy or inconsiderate. He made the experience as painless as it possibly could be, given the circumstances of the situation. There were more than enough options for caskets, flowers, memory cards, and other details. So many options that sometimes it's hard to choose what's best. However, lots of options meant that there was plenty to choose from in various price ranges. They will help make what you want happen in a price range that is comfortable for you. They also put on a slideshow with music during the funeral of photos that you can provide to them. Any flowers that are delivered are promptly set up in beautiful displays. They didn't even have a problem with my family leaving the flowers there for an additional day so we could pick them up later. They also provide an additional service that I think is unlike any other. When a loved one passes, they take a fingerprint. That fingerprint is put on a necklace and given to you free of charge. You can order more if you pay, but the first one is free. And that small little detail became absolutely everything to me. You can personalize a message on the back of the necklace to complete your final memory and the finished product is almost too beautiful to wear. Communication here is amazing. They really take your feelings and your needs into consideration. They take one of the worst things you could imagine and make it somewhat tolerable. The death of a loved one is never easy and it breaks your heart. The last thing you want is to struggle through it blindly with little care or regard from others. That's why Heiligtag is so amazing. They really genuinely, from the bottom of their hearts, care. And they do nearly everything for you so you don't have to worry about a thing. Just show up and they'll help you do the rest. No matter who you talk to or what details you decide on, you'll be so glad you came to Heiligtag!

Would definitely recommend! We have used them more than once for funerals. Very accommodating,…read morehelpful and supportive during very hard times. They also make the financial part as easy as possible. We truly appreciate everyone at this location! Thank you!

Pam Scott, Funeral Director was excellent in arrangements for my wife Kitty. Came with my daughter…read morein law to help in arrangements. I was too out of to think straight. Pam is very compassionate and answered all of our questions. She put my mind at ease knowing all is being taken care of. Funeral procession to Jefferson Barracks went very smooth. I highly recommend them should the unfortunate ever occurs.

Went to Mount Hope Cemetery today, which is Memorial Day 2024. To see my parents. I got to my…read moreparents' grave sight and found my parents' headstone 4 feet from where it was supposed to be. They decided to chop a stump up that's been there for a year. They had the chopped up stump piled on top of my parents' grave. The family could pay their respect right on Memorial Day. People save yourself some frustration and find another cemetery for your loved one.

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Always feel like they care here. Makes it easier to let go of a loved one, when you know the people…read moreactually care.

The service was wonderful. The quality and value were perfect…read more The people were very nice and friendly and they helped us with everything

While the cemetery appears to be well-maintained, management of it is deficient. Contacting…read morecemetery management is difficult since they seldom answer the phone or return phone calls. The cemetery office appears to be located at 7755 Harlan Ave, Saint Louis MO 63123. The phone is (314) 892-1733. Their business hours appear to be: weekdays 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm. Contact is by phone is preferred.

While the cemetery appears to be well-maintained, management of it is deficient. Contacting…read morecemetery management is difficult since they seldom answer the phone or return phone calls. The cemetery office appears to be located at 7755 Harlan Ave, Saint Louis MO 63123. The phone is (314) 892-1733. Their business hours appear to be: weekdays 10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm. Contact is by phone is preferred.