The Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville conducted its first interment on 10 January, 2000. The cemetery is located on 55 landscaped acres, in an attractive rural setting. The cemetery has an approximate capacity of 24,000 gravesites for our veterans and their spouses.
Facilities include an administration building with a reception area and public restrooms. An enclosed committal shelter is used for interment services. The cemetery includes a columbarium wall for those who choose cremation. A small lake, bordered by a walking path, is located in the center of the cemetery; benches are located throughout the property.