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Riverside Cemetery
Open 7 Days a Week • 6AM - 10PM
Please contact the Cemetery Manager for plot availability.
The road to Riverside Cemetery is just off Highway 84 at the southern boundary of the city limits, and the property goes back a few blocks to a stand of huge pines. The site is a beautiful spot nestled peacefully on the high bank of the Little Boy River. Riverside Cemetery is a non-denominational cemetery that serves as the final resting place for many of Longville's founding families and notable residents who helped shape the community's history.
Originally established through the remarkable community spirit of "The Willing Workers" ladies society in 1920, nowadays daily operations are managed by the City of Longville.
Burial Services
Traditional Ground Burial: Full burial services available year-round with seasonal pricing variations. All burials include plot opening and closing services.
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Summer Season (May 1 - October 31): Standard burial services
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Winter Season (November 1 - April 30): Higher rates due to ground conditions and additional equipment needed
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Cremation Interment: Dedicated cremation burial lots available for both residents and non-residents at reduced rates compared to full burial lots.
Weekend/Holiday Services: Available with premium pricing for both full burials and cremation services.
Resident vs. Non-Resident Rates: The city offers reduced plot pricing for Longville residents, with non-resident rates at double the resident cost.
Cemetery Rates
Lot Rates | Resident | Non-Resident |
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Cremains Lot | $100 | $200 |
Full Burial Lot | $450 | $900 |
Burial Rates | Nov 1 - April 30 | May 1 - Oct 31 |
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Cremains Burial | $350 ($500 Weekend/Holiday) | $150 ($300 Weekend/Holiday) |
Full Burial Service | $1,200 ($1,350 Weekend/Holiday) | $700 ($850 Weekend/Holiday) |
Pricing effective January 1, 2025. Rates are governed by the annual city fee schedule and subject to change annually. No cemetery services will be provided to individuals with outstanding bills to the City. Contact the Cemetery Manager with any questions about current rates.
History of the Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery was established in 1920 when the owners of the Bide-A-Wee Inn hotel (operating today as the Longville Inn) generously donated an acre of land along the Little Boy River and sold an adjoining one and a half acres to the town for $100. The spot was chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan as the resting place for their little son Billy, who died of Scarlet Fever in 1915.
At the time, the town board declined to shoulder responsibility for the cemetery, so a ladies society called "The Willing Workers" stepped forward to run things. The organization would eventually be formally incorporated as "The Longville Welfare Society" in 1921, renamed “Longville Ladies Community Aid” in 1926, and later divested as “Riverside Cemetery Association” in 1929. In 1944, the association would transfer all of its operations to the City of Longville when most of the original members had passed away or were unable to continue their work.
Founding Members of The Longville Welfare Society:
· Mrs. Florence Craig - President
· Mrs. Louise Jordan - Vice President
· Mrs. Letta Manders - Secretary
· Mrs. Gladys Fuller - Treasurer
Charter Members who Helped Establish and Maintain the Cemetery:
· Mrs. Jessie Englehart
· Mrs. Marie Thorson
· Mrs. Iona Rose
· Mrs. Emily E. Spooner
· Mrs. Florence Nyvall
· Mrs. Aurla Jordan
· Miss Amanda Toland