McDivitt Grove Cemetery

LOTS AVAILABLE

There are two traditional lots in the West Addition that are available for purchase.  These were lots recently sold back to the City.  Price is $400 per lot for resident, or $500 per lot for a non-resident of Urbandale.  Purchases must be made in person at the Park & Recreation office, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.  Thank you for understanding that lots cannot be held over the phone.

West Addition

In the summer of 1875, the school was moved and a Church was built. The church stood from 1875 - 1950 on what is now the "West Addition" portion of the cemetery. For more history on McDivitt and the City of Urbandale, please visit the Urbandale Historical Society website.

Maintenance

The Webster Township Trustees maintained the cemetery for many years. The City of Urbandale acquired the management responsibility for McDivitt Grove Cemetery in April of 1998.

Nonperpetual Care

McDivitt is a nonperpetual care cemetery. A permanent record of all interments is maintained at the Urbandale Parks and Recreation office. Records date back to burials in the 1860's. Unfortunately though, many of the earlier records are incomplete. There are no lots left for sale in the cemetery. Lot owners may sell or surrender a lot back to the City, with certain requirements. On that occasion, those lots become available for sale. Traditional lot fees are $400 for an Urbandale resident, or $500 for a nonresident of Urbandale.