Headstones, Memorials & Cemeteries in Cass County, Indiana
Caldwell Monument Company has served families in Cass County and north-central Indiana for generations, with locations in Logansport and nearby communities.
Cass County has a wide range of cemetery settings, from large municipal cemeteries in Logansport to rural township, church, community, and family burial grounds throughout the county. Families selecting a headstone or monument in Cass County should consider both the cemetery’s regulations and the style of memorial that best fits the surrounding section.
Cass County was organized in 1829, with Logansport serving as the county seat. The county’s cemetery landscape reflects generations of local history, with cemeteries ranging from early pioneer burial grounds to modern memorial parks. Throughout the county, families may encounter upright family monuments, flush grave markers, historic tablet stones, veteran memorials, and contemporary granite memorial designs.
Map of County Cemeteries
Featured Cemeteries in Cass County
Caldwell Monument Company has installed memorials in cemeteries throughout Cass County. The following cemeteries are among those where we most frequently work with families.
Mount Hope Cemetery — Logansport
Mount Hope Cemetery
is one of the most prominent cemeteries in Cass County and the state of Indiana. The City of Logansport states that Mount Hope began in 1854 and includes Ninth Street Cemetery, which dates to 1828. The cemetery covers approximately 200 acres and is owned and operated by the City of Logansport.
Because of its size and age, Mount Hope contains a broad range of memorial styles, including historic upright monuments, family estate memorials, veteran sections, tablet stones, and more contemporary granite markers. Families working within older sections may need to consider nearby historic stones, spacing limitations, and existing cemetery character before adding or replacing a memorial.
Ever-Rest Memorial Park — Logansport
Ever-Rest Memorial Park is a modern cemetery in Logansport that includes burial, cremation, mausoleum, and memorialization sections. Compared to many older cemeteries in Cass County, Ever-Rest reflects a more contemporary memorial park setting with lawn-style sections and newer developed areas.
Memorial parks often maintain more specific regulations regarding monument size, foundations, decorations, and upright versus flush memorial sections. Families should confirm current section requirements directly with the cemetery before selecting a memorial.
Galveston Cemetery — Galveston
Galveston Cemetery, also listed as Galveston IOOF Cemetery, serves the Galveston area and surrounding rural communities. The cemetery reflects the traditional small-town cemetery setting commonly found throughout northern Indiana.
Memorials within the cemetery include upright family monuments, companion memorials, bevel markers, and flush grave markers representing multiple generations of local families.
Walton Cemetery — Walton
Walton Cemetery is a long-established cemetery serving Walton and the surrounding southern Cass County communities. Public memorial records indicate it is one of the more substantial cemeteries in that portion of the county.
The cemetery contains a mixture of historic memorials, traditional upright family monuments, newer granite markers, and multi-generational family plots. As with many long-standing Indiana cemeteries, families may encounter both older and more recently developed sections.
Center Cemetery — Young America
Center Cemetery, also known as Center United Brethren Church Cemetery or Fouts Cemetery, is located near Young America. The cemetery reflects the church and rural community cemetery traditions common throughout Cass County.
Smaller church-associated cemeteries often contain a combination of historic tablet stones, upright family monuments, and newer granite memorials placed alongside long-established family plots.
Saint Johns Cemetery — Logansport
Saint Johns Cemetery in the Logansport area is also associated with the names Elias Shideler Cemetery and Old Shideler Cemetery. Cemeteries with long local histories often contain older memorial sections where monument scale, lettering style, and overall design compatibility should be carefully considered.
Historic sections may also require additional care during installation due to aging foundations, narrow spacing, or nearby fragile stones.
Royal Center Cemetery — Royal Center
Royal Center Cemetery serves families in the Royal Center community and surrounding rural portions of Cass County. The cemetery includes many of the traditional memorial styles commonly found in Indiana community cemeteries, including upright monuments, family lots, companion memorials, and flush grave markers.
Like many community cemeteries, monument requirements and foundation practices may vary by section or by current cemetery management practices.
Davis Cemetery — Burnettsville Area
Davis Cemetery, also known as Winegardner Cemetery, is located near Burnettsville and represents one of the longer-established rural cemeteries in western Cass County. The cemetery reflects generations of local family history and includes a mixture of historic memorials, upright family monuments, and newer granite markers.
In older cemetery sections, careful installation practices can be important due to uneven ground conditions, aging foundations, and nearby historic stones.
Deer Creek Cemetery — Onward
Deer Creek Cemetery serves the Deer Creek Township and Onward area and appears to be a substantial rural community cemetery within Cass County. The cemetery includes traditional upright monuments, family memorials, veteran markers, and newer granite memorials.
Township and rural cemeteries may have differing requirements regarding foundations, monument sizes, and installation scheduling, so families should confirm current regulations directly with cemetery representatives when possible.
Memorial Styles Common in Cass County
Families in Cass County may encounter several cemetery settings:
Municipal cemeteries with formal rules and city oversight
Rural township cemeteries with traditional upright monuments
Church cemeteries with older family sections
Historic burial grounds where repair, replacement, or new placement may require extra care
Smaller community cemeteries where local tradition often shapes memorial size and style
Common memorial choices include upright monuments, grave markers like slant markers, bevel markers, flush markers, veteran markers, companion memorials, and family estate monuments. Granite remains the most common material because it performs well in Indiana weather and offers many color and finish options.
Cemetery Rules and Installation Considerations
Before ordering a headstone or grave marker in Cass County, families should confirm the cemetery’s requirements. Rules may address:
Upright versus flush marker sections
Foundation requirements
Vase placement
Granite color or finish limitations
Timing of installation
Seasonal ground conditions
Working With Caldwell Monument Company
Caldwell Monument Company helps families coordinate cemetery memorials throughout Cass County, including Logansport, Galveston, Walton, Young America, and surrounding rural communities.
Our process typically includes:
- Confirming the cemetery and grave location
- Reviewing cemetery rules and foundation requirements
- Selecting the type of memorial, granite color, and inscription & carving styles
- Participate in the design process
- Coordinating memorial installation
Because each cemetery may maintain its own procedures and regulations, families should confirm final requirements directly with the cemetery before installation.
FAQ
Does Caldwell Monument Company serve cemeteries throughout Cass County?
Yes. Caldwell Monument Company works with families at cemeteries across Cass County, including Mount Hope Cemetery and Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Galveston Cemetery, Walton Cemetery, Deer Creek Cemetery near Onward, and many other township and rural cemeteries throughout the county. Families outside of Logansport are welcome to visit our Logansport location or contact us to discuss their memorial needs.
How long does it take to get a headstone installed in Cass County?
Timelines vary depending on the memorial type, design complexity, engraving details, and current production schedules. In general, families should plan for several weeks to a few months from final design approval to completed installation. Cemetery scheduling, foundation curing time, and seasonal ground conditions can also affect timing. We recommend starting the process as early as possible, particularly for installations planned around a specific date.
Does Caldwell Monument Company offer headstone repair, cleaning, or restoration at Cass County cemeteries?
Yes. In addition to new memorials, Caldwell Monument Company provides services including additional date engraving on existing monuments, monument cleaning, resetting of leaning or fallen stones, and foundation repair or replacement. Older cemeteries throughout Cass County often have memorials that have shifted or weathered over time, and these services can help restore and preserve them. Contact us to discuss the condition of an existing memorial.
How much does a headstone cost in Cass County, Indiana?
Headstone and memorial costs vary widely based on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and engraving complexity. A simple flat grave marker will cost significantly less than a large upright family monument or a custom-designed companion memorial. Rather than publish prices that may not reflect your specific situation, we encourage families to contact Caldwell Monument Company directly for a personalized quote. We work with families across a range of budgets and can help identify options that fit both the cemetery’s requirements and your family’s needs.
What cemeteries in Cass County allow upright monuments?
Many traditional and rural cemeteries in Cass County allow upright monuments, but rules vary by cemetery and by section. Families should confirm directly with the cemetery before finalizing the memorial.
Who maintains Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport?
Mount Hope Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Logansport. The city cemetery department handles mowing, grave locating, genealogy assistance, grave preparation, and snow clearing.
Are older Cass County cemeteries harder to work in?
They can be. Older cemeteries may have uneven ground, limited records, fragile nearby stones, or sections with historic character. These projects should be approached carefully and confirmed with the cemetery or township when possible.
What type of headstone is best for Cass County cemeteries?
The best choice depends on the cemetery section, family preference, budget, and long-term maintenance expectations. Upright monuments are common in many traditional cemeteries, while some memorial park sections may require flush markers.