Ozark Memorial Park- Cemetery & Crematory

03/19/2026

Last year we were honored to serve over 1000 families in the 4 states area!
Want to learn more?
Stop by or give us a call!
417-624-0184
415 N St.Louis Ave
Joplin, Missouri

03/18/2026

Please help us give a warm welcome to the newest member of our team!

Brent Hensley

We are excited to have a Funeral Director with 15 years of experience join our family. His passion for serving others and genuine love for our community make him a perfect fit for what we do.

He is not only dedicated to helping families during their most difficult times, but he is also committed to making a difference in our community. This August, he will be running for Jasper County Recorder of Deeds, and he absolutely has our support!

We are honored to have him on board and can’t wait for you all to meet him. Be sure to welcome him when you see him around! 🤍

02/24/2026

Our Community Shows Up: And Right Now, We’re Showing Up for One of Our Own 🤍

At Ozark Memorial Park, we see firsthand the kind of compassion and strength it takes to serve families during sudden and heartbreaking losses.

Michael, our head funeral director, walks with families through some of the hardest days of their lives. He comforts the grieving. He helps bring peace in moments of chaos. He serves our community with integrity and heart.

Right now, his family needs support.

His daughter is going through a difficult time, and a GoFundMe has been created to help ease the burden. Just as Michael has helped so many families navigate unexpected loss, we want to help lift some of the weight for him and his family.

If you feel led, please consider donating or simply sharing the link below. Every share matters. Every prayer matters.

Our community is strongest when we take care of each other. 🤍

https://gofund.me/66e7d9b0b

My name is Alyssa Tallman, and I am creating this fundraiser on… Alyssa Tallman needs your support for Help Melinda Fight Cancer Support for the Taylor Family

02/24/2026

Here at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory we treat our families like our own.

02/05/2026

✨ Calling Our Community. Help Us Celebrate 100 Years! ✨

In 2028, Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery will celebrate 100 years of serving families, honoring lives, and preserving memories. While that date may seem far away, we are already working on a very special project to honor this incredible milestone, and we need your help. 🤍

Do you have old photos, family memories, or historical images connected to Ozark Memorial Park?
• Vintage cemetery photos
• Family visits or services from years past
• Historical Ozark or community photos
• Anything that captures the heart of this place

We would be honored to showcase them as part of our centennial celebration.

📧 Please email photos to: ozarkmemorialpark@gmail.com
(Feel free to include names, dates, or a short story if you have one!)

For nearly a century, Ozark Memorial Park has been woven into the lives of this community. We want to tell that story together. Thank you for helping us preserve our shared history. 💫

💬 Please share this post so it reaches those who may have photos tucked away in albums and memory boxes

02/04/2026

✨ ONLY TWO ESTATE SPACES REMAINING ✨
at Ozark Memorial Park.

What you’re seeing here is more than a burial space. It’s a legacy.

Estate spaces are our most exclusive offerings. They provide families with a private, beautifully defined area that can be customized for generations. From decorative fencing and monuments to walkways, benches, and landscaping. These spaces become a lasting tribute, not just a place.

🕊️ What makes Estate Spaces special?
• Private, defined family area
• Room for multiple family members
• Personalized monuments, fencing & design
• A peaceful place for reflection and remembrance
• Planned ahead: so your family never has to make rushed decisions later.

The empty spaces shown are the only two estate spaces left in this section.
The completed areas nearby are examples of how families have chosen to honor their loved ones. Each one is unique, meaningful, and deeply personal.

Once these two are gone, this opportunity is gone!

If you’ve ever thought about protecting your family from future stress, ensuring your wishes are honored, or creating a place your family can gather for generations, this is that moment.

📞 Message us or call today to schedule a private tour or learn more.
At Ozark Memorial Park, where Families always come first.

(417)624-0184
415 N St.Louis Ave
Joplin Mo

01/28/2026

For our families who have lost someone dear: even in the deepest sorrow, God is near to the brokenhearted. Your loved one’s life mattered, their love remains, and their legacy lives on through you. May peace meet you gently, one day at a time. 🤍

01/21/2026

If you missed today’s 33rd Annual Business Expo!
We have a special offer for you, 4 States Area!
Now until April 30th we are giving our families 10% off all Cemetery Purchases!
You do not want to miss this deal!
Stop by, message us, or give us a call.
(417)624-0184
415 N St.Louis Ave
Joplin,Mo.

01/21/2026

12/30/2025

Joyce Ann VanHoose went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 24th 2025

CremationsJoyce Ann VanHooseJoyce Ann VanHoose went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 24th 2025. Joyce was a devout Catholic and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed charitable works including making hats and blankets for premature infants. There will be a f...

12/30/2025

Gary Dale Updegraff was born November 13, 1951 in Joplin, MO to Ralph E Updegraff Sr and Mary N Updegraff (nee English). He was welcomed to his heavenly home on December 25, 2025 after a long, hard-fought journey with cancer and its countless complications...

CremationsGary D. UpdegraffGary Dale Updegraff was born November 13, 1951 in Joplin, MO to Ralph E Updegraff Sr and Mary N Updegraff (nee English). He was welcomed to his heavenly home on December 25, 2025 after a long, hard-fought journey with cancer and its countless complications. Gary attended J...

12/13/2025

Linda Lou Kinsch, 68, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Born on May 12, 1957, in Miami, Oklahoma, Linda lived her life with unmistakable fire, strength, and a spirit that was entirely her own...

CremationsLinda Lou KinschLinda Lou Kinsch May 12, 1957 – December 11, 2025 Linda Lou Kinsch, 68, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Born on May 12, 1957, in Miami, Oklahoma, Linda lived her life with unmistakable fire, strength, and a spirit that wa...