Celebrating Life. Safeguarding History.
Every day, we greet not just family and friends of those who lie to rest here, but also walkers, runners, historians, naturalists and others who come to experience our hills and valleys, historic monuments and scenic vistas. Whether you’re here to pay tribute to a loved one, explore Peoria’s history, enjoy the natural beauty or consider Springdale as your final resting place, welcome.
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Upcoming
Volunteer Clean Up
Saturday, September 19 (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – Register here.
Next Authority Meeting : May 18, 2026 at 4pm
Springdale Maintenance Building
"Are you holding onto a loved one’s urn
because deciding on a final resting spot
feels overwhelming?"
We invite you to explore Cremation
Placement Options at Springdale Cemetery. 🕊️
Establishing a permanent resting place for
a loved one's ashes brings lasting comfort,
dignity, and peace of mind. Springdale
offers several beautiful, peaceful settings
across our 200+ historic acres:
● Gazebo Gardens:
A tranquil space in the valley of Turkey Creek set aside specifically for urn burial.
● Prairie Gardens Scattering Area:
A quiet, wooded area near the historic Perry Street entrance featuring ash scattering and columbarium benches with niches.
● Mausoleum Inurnment:
Secure indoor glass-front or bronze niches inside our historic Mausoleum—a comfortable place to visit year-round, no matter the weather outside.
● In-Ground Burial:
Traditional earth burial of ashes in any available lot across Springdale’s rolling hills.
● Limited-Time Offer:
In recognition of the upcoming National Cremation Placement Day, Springdale is offering 20% off cremation remain placement services for appointments scheduled before November 1st.
🕊️ Call Our Office Today: 309-681-1400 and
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Thank you to everyone who came out for our first weekend of the 21st annual Prairie Folklore Theater tours! 🎭📜
It was a great weekend filled with incredible community support and local history brought to life by costumed actors.
And if you missed the fun, don’t worry—we have more performances coming this weekend!
🗓️ Upcoming Schedule (October 9–11):
Friday, Oct 9: 5:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 10: 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 11: 3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15 Adults | $10 Children (Walk-ins welcome!)
📞 Reservations: Call 309-696-0956 or email springdalecemeterytours@gmail.com
📍 Location: 3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL
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This morning The Historic Springdale Cemetery Tours gave a matinee preview of their 21st Annual Springdale Cemetery Tours for local middle school students. Now they’re warmed up and ready for the crowds this weekend!
Bring your family and friends to see Brian Fox Ellis and other local actors bring Peoria history to life over the next two weekends.
SHOW TIMES:
Fri. 10/02 - 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 10/03 - 3:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 10/04 - 3:00 p.m.
Fri. 10/09 - 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 10/10 - 3:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 10/11 - 3:00 p.m.
Children, $10 / Adults, $15
3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL
**Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking and purchase tickets!
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