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About the cemetery
About the cemetery
Located in the Des Moines township of rural Jasper County, Iowa the Vandalia cemetery dates back to the mid-1850s. From the very beginnings of Vandalia, through the economic and mining boom that came to a close in the 1890s, up to present day, generations of loved ones are laid to rest on this quiet country hillside.
Click HERE for a map to the cemetery.
About the association
About the association
The Vandalia Cemetery Association was formalized in 1960 to provide the community of Vandalia, Iowa with ongoing care for its cemetery. Since our founding, services for the cemetery (including plat reservations) are provided to Members of the Association free of charge. The idea is simple: our community comes together to provide for the needs of each other. Today, we are a group of people drawn together from across the state and nation by our common interest in caring for this beloved space, the final resting place of our families, friends, and neighbors.
Membership
Membership
Our Association asks each member to contribute regularly according to their conscience and ability. In this manner, since our founding in 1960, we have had funds to achieve our objectives and no one has been asked to pay money they do not have. One of the best ways our members contribute to the Association is at our Annual Fundraiser, by sharing their talents and joining in the camaraderie.
To be considered a member of the Association, one need only have a tie to the Vandalia community, contribute to the organization regularly, and submit a membership application to the Board for their approval. Ties to Vandalia can be of family heritage, residence in the area (past or present), or any other special association. Contributions to the Association can be financial or operational. Financial gifts can be donated online, sent to P.O. Box 831, Prairie City, IA 50228, or given at our annual benefit event. Gifts of time/talent should be coordinated with the Board of Directors.
Members are asked to keep their contact information up to date, so we can keep them informed and so their families can remain engaged in the legacy of our association. If you or a member of your family has recently moved or their contact information has changed, please reach out to us via our contact us form.
cost of lots
cost of lots
We do not sell lots or interment rights to lots. Interment rights are given to members (pre-need) with the understanding that they will participate in the operation of the Association and thus the upkeep of the Vandalia Cemetery. It is our hope and expectation that, as burials are made, family members of the deceased will want to share in the goal of beauty and respect by also contributing to the Association.
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
Each year at the annual meeting of the Association, someone from the membership is elected to a 5-year term as a Director. The five Directors elect a president from their number every year at their annual meeting. The Board of Directors also appoints an ex-officio secretary-treasurer every year. The Board makes decisions regarding the operation of the Association and cemetery, and the president and secretary-treasurer, or their designee, carries out those decisions in daily operations.
At-Large
(2021-2025)
Melody Burkman
President
(2022-2026)
Trent Fiorentin
At-Large
(2023-2027)
Staci Miller
At-Large
(2024-2028)
Greg Ingle
At-Large
(2025-2029)
Mike Gilbert
Secretary-Treasurer
(Board appointed)
Bradley Duckstein
Non-Profit Status
Non-Profit Status
We are a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to the Association are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
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