Cemeteries

MEMORIAL DAY DECORATIONS

As we work on streamlining the rules across our cemeteries following the acquisition of North Lawn, we want to keep everyone informed about our policies for the upcoming Memorial Day.
In honor of Memorial Day, decorations are welcome at all three of our cemeteries starting 3 days before the holiday. Please note that any flags, flowers and other decorations not placed in a permanent base will be removed and respectfully disposed of 7 days after Memorial Day. If you wish to keep any of these items, please make arrangements to remove them prior to June 3, 2024.

Oakland - North Lawn - Memorial Park

Cemetery Information

The City of Fort Dodge Cemeteries Division is the caretaker of the grounds and curator of the records for Oakland Cemetery, North Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery. For burial requests or information on burial records, please call Fort Dodge Cemetery Division at 515-576-7237 ext 1217.

Memorial Park

Memorial Park Cemetery

Memorial Park Cemetery was placed in the City of Fort Dodge's care in July 2019 and attained ownership in December 2020.

Memorial Park Cemetery Map, Click Here

Rules for Memorial Park Cemetery, Click Here

To search for where a loved one is placed in Memorial Park Cemetery, Click Here

*Please note that our records we received may not be fully accurate or complete. Our department continues to make corrections and additions as information becomes available. If you find inaccurate information, please contact us at (515) 576-7237 ext 1217 or email cemeteries@fortdodgeiowa.org. 

North Lawn Cemetery

North Lawn Cemetery was donated to the City of Fort Dodge as of May 7th, 2024. As staff familiarizes themselves with the operations of the cemetery, more information will be adding.

North Lawn Cemetery Map, Click Here

Oakland Cemetary
Oakland Cemetery

Oakland Cemetery is one of the oldest and most historic burial grounds in Fort Dodge. The cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2000.

Oakland Cemetery Map, Click Here 

Contact Us

Lori Branderhorst, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director
Primary Contact Address 
Citizens Central (more)
617 Central Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501Physical Address 
Oakland Cemetery (more)
1617 N 15th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Physical Address 
Memorial Park Cemetery (more)
3242 5th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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  • Phone: (515) 576-7237
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    Monday - Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm

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