Old Lorimier CemeteryOld Lorimier Cemetery
Cape Girardeau Municipal Cemeteries include: Old Lorimier, New Lorimier and Fairmount  Cemeteries  with a combined total of more than 25,000 burial spaces. A listing of known burials is available for inspection at the Cemetery Office (1836 Caruthers) and City Hall (401 Independence).

Fairmount Cemetery has around 200 burial spaces available for sale. Old Lorimier Cemetery is closed to any new burials.

Cemetery Sexton: Jim Crites Phone: 573-334-1917 Email: findit@CityofCape.org 

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  • Contact Info
  • 410 Kiwanis Drive
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Telephone 573.339.6340
  • Email parks@cityofcape.org
  • Rainout Line 573.975.1024

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Old Lorimier Cemetery Hours:
Mid - April thru November 30th
Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Old Lorimier Cemetery is currently closed for maintenance. Please call the Cemetery office at 573-334-1917 or A. C. Brase Arena at 573-339-6340 for more information. 

December thru April
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Weekends by appointment only

Old Lorimier Cemetery will be closed during inclement weather

Flower Removal in April & October of each year.

**Attention Travelers**
Are you planning a visit to New Lorimier, Old Lorimier, or Fairmount cemetery?
Please call ahead and our Cemetery Sexton can help you locate the grave site you are looking for before your arrival.