Park Lawn Funeral Home

Park Lawn Funeral Home Our Caring staff at Park Lawn Funeral Home are experts in facilitating events that lead to the healing of grief. In 1964, H.W. “Bill” DeVry, Jr.

Memorial Park Cemetery, located from 78th to 81st and Hillcrest Road, was established as a burial “park” in 1922 by the late Bernard DeVry. Bernard’s idea of a park-like setting was to convert a family farm into cemetery grounds, requiring burials be memorialized only with flat markers. His innovative thinking for the time prospered into one of the most beautiful and peaceful burial grounds in the

city. Marble statuary, flowers, lakes, ponds, and thousands of trees adorn the Memorial Park grounds in a 380-acre setting that is truly blessed by nature. acquired the adjoining Green Lawn Cemetery at 81st and Hillcrest. Later that year, Park Lawn Funeral Home was established at the corner of 83rd and Hillcrest. Operating under family ownership and management, Park Lawn Funeral Home is now one of the largest funeral and cemetery complexes serving the entire metropolitan area. The Devry Family maintains the traditions founded by their great-grandfather while remaining mindful in their competitive marketplace. Today, Park Lawn offers beautiful facilities, a caring and responsive staff, and competitive pricing while enjoying the integrity the DeVry Family has held steadfast for four generations.

Labor Day marks the end of summer, and for a lot of families, it gives us a day away from the daily grind. At the heart ...
09/07/2026

Labor Day marks the end of summer, and for a lot of families, it gives us a day away from the daily grind. At the heart of it, this day recognizes people who came home tired from work and woke up ready to do it again.

Dad walked in from a business trip, worn out from airports and meetings, and before anyone asked about his suitcase, he bent down and kissed your forehead. Mom came home from third shift with school lunches already on her mind, wrote your name on a bag, added a little note, and kissed you good morning, exhausted but smiling.

Today, let's celebrate the people whose everyday routines taught us how to work hard and love well.

09/06/2026

One of the first decisions a family makes upon a loved one’s passing is which funeral home to use. Depending on where you live – or where the funeral

Children remember grandparents through the life they shared with them.They may remember weekends at the lake, a birthday...
09/04/2026

Children remember grandparents through the life they shared with them.

They may remember weekends at the lake, a birthday card with their name written inside, or the voice everyone recognized on the phone.

When a grandparent dies, children may grieve the person they knew, the routines that changed, and the sadness they can see in the adults they love.

Honest words help children keep asking questions as they come. Saying the person’s name and telling familiar stories can help them understand where their grandparent belongs in the family’s love and memory.

We can help you think through how to include your child in a way that fits their relationship with their grandparent and the service your family is planning.

"Well, at my funeral…."You've probably heard someone start a sentence that way when talking about music, food, readings,...
09/01/2026

"Well, at my funeral…."

You've probably heard someone start a sentence that way when talking about music, food, readings, photos, or who absolutely should not be put in charge of the microphone. Those comments usually get a laugh, and then the conversation moves on. Preplanning is simply taking the time to write down the music you love, the kind of gathering you picture, and the small details that feel like you so your family has your voice guiding them through the decisions. If you've ever started a sentence with "Well, at my funeral…," we'd be honored to help you finish it. Call us at 816-523-1234 whenever you're ready.

Parents know that little ears are always listening, and sometimes asking big questions. 💛One question families often fac...
09/01/2026

Parents know that little ears are always listening, and sometimes asking big questions. 💛

One question families often face is how to explain cremation to a child in a way that feels safe and understandable.

At its heart, cremation is simply one of the ways we care for someone’s body after they have died. You might say:
“After someone dies, their body stops working, and they don’t feel pain anymore. Cremation is one way we care for the body after death. Instead of placing the body in the ground in a casket, it is placed in a special, very warm chamber, where it is gently transformed into what we call cremated remains.”

After cremation, the family receives the cremated remains and chooses a meaningful way to honor their loved one’s memory, whether that is keeping them close, placing them in a special location, or creating a tribute that feels right for them.

For children, the most important thing to understand is that their loved one is not in pain, and the love they shared doesn’t change.

If cremation is part of your family’s plans, we can help you find words that fit your child, your family, and the goodbye you are planning.

Have you considered how you want people to remember you after the funeral ends?Some people picture a traditional headsto...
08/29/2026

Have you considered how you want people to remember you after the funeral ends?

Some people picture a traditional headstone with their name and dates, others want their cremated remains lawfully scattered in a place they loved, and some prefer a memorial bench or a tree planted in their honor. You can request donations to a cause instead of flowers, or you can ask for both. The physical marker of your life matters to the people who loved you.

Your family will visit that place or carry out that wish for years after you're gone. Telling them what feels right to you gives them a clear way to honor your memory instead of wondering if they chose correctly. Even a small preference helps them feel connected to you. And we’ll be there every step of the way to support them.

Where do you want them to find you?

If your family chooses cremation, a viewing beforehand can still be an option.For children especially, seeing the person...
08/26/2026

If your family chooses cremation, a viewing beforehand can still be an option.

For children especially, seeing the person who died can make the loss feel real in a way words sometimes can’t. They’ve heard what happened, and a viewing gives them a chance to connect those words to the goodbye.

It doesn’t have to be formal or long. We can help you figure out if it's the right choice for your family before arrangements are finalized.

Have you considered what decisions you'd face if someone close to you died?When someone dies, families face phone calls ...
08/22/2026

Have you considered what decisions you'd face if someone close to you died?

When someone dies, families face phone calls that need to happen right away and decisions that simply can't wait. Most people have never navigated this process before, which adds confusion to an already overwhelming time.

Figuring out what documents you need (we'll help gather them) or wondering whether the funeral home handles death certificates (we do) aren't questions you or your family may naturally know the answers to.

That's exactly why we're here to guide you and your family through every step, handling the logistics so you can focus on what matters most during those difficult first days.

You won’t have to figure this out alone, because we’ll be there to help you navigate it all.

Navigating life after a loss takes time, patience, and self-compassion. We wanted to share this gentle, practical guide ...
08/22/2026

Navigating life after a loss takes time, patience, and self-compassion. We wanted to share this gentle, practical guide from our partners at HeartLight Center. Healthy Grief Habits outlines small, realistic steps to care for your mind and body—from establishing daily routine anchors to resting when sleep feels hard to find. Read the full resource here: https://www.heartlightcenter.org/heartlightcenter-blog-all/healthy-grief-habits

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08/22/2026

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8251 Hillcrest Road
Kansas City, MO
64138

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

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