Cemetery

Walnut Hill Cemetery

Walnut Hill Cemetery is owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Belleville.

Monuments at Walnut Hill Cemetery
Niches at Walnut Hill Cemetery

Duties of the Department

  • Arranging burials
  • Selling graves
  • Adhering to cemetery policies and procedures
  • Maintaining burial records/genealogy
  • Maintaining cemetery grounds

Cemetery History

Originating in 1850, Walnut Hill Cemetery is the oldest and most historic public cemetery in this area. Settled among gently rolling hills, a peaceful lake and a lovely chapel available for funeral services, you will find a Civil War Memorial, a Veterans of Foreign War Memorial, above ground monuments, lawn crypts, and various other statues. This peaceful and picturesque setting offers a tranquil resting place for loved ones.

The St. Clair County Genealogical Society has published a complete History of Walnut Hill Cemetery. 

Cemetery Fees

Cemetery fees vary depending upon the services that are desired.  The various fees are outlined in the Walnut Hill Cemetery Fees Schedule and in Title IX: Chapter 91, Section 91.32 Cemetery Fees of the City Code of Ordinances.

Location & Hours

Cemetery Location
1101 Mascoutah Ave.
Belleville, IL  62220 

Cemetery Office Location
512 W. Main St.
Belleville, IL  62220

Maintenance Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Visitation Hours
Daily, from Dawn to Dusk 

NOTICE: All flowers and decorations at Walnut Hill must be removed by March 1. Decorating can begin again on March 16.

Cemetery Flowers