Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel invites the Kirksville, Missouri community to attend a public meeting regarding Park View Memorial Gardens and Maple Hills Cemetery.

This meeting is an opportunity for families, friends, and community members to ask questions, share feedback, and take part in a constructive conversation about the ongoing care, communication, and future planning of our local cemeteries.

Meeting Details

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, Kirksville, MO

What Will Be Discussed

• Cemetery policies and current practices
• Opportunities to improve communication with families
• The importance of maintaining updated contact information
• Plans to continue improving Park View Memorial Gardens and Maple Hills Cemetery

Attend In Person or Watch Online

For those unable to attend in person, a livestream link will be available through the Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel Facebook event page. The link will also be posted on this page prior to the meeting. (Livestream link coming soon!)

Serving the Kirksville Community with Care

At Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, we are committed to serving families in Kirksville, MO and the surrounding Northeast Missouri communities with care, respect, and transparency.

We encourage all community members to attend or tune in and be part of the conversation.

A Message from the Owner

To our families and community,

We want to address concerns regarding the recent spring clean-up at Park View Memorial Gardens and Maple Hills Cemetery.

First, we sincerely apologize. We understand that the removal of flowers, especially those placed in vases, was upsetting and unexpected. There was also confusion regarding what qualifies as “worn or tattered” items. While our team removed items believed to meet that standard, we recognize we need to be much clearer in defining and communicating what that means moving forward.

While our intent is to properly maintain the grounds for all families, it’s clear our communication fell short. We recognize that not everyone uses social media, and a single Facebook post was not enough.

One of our ongoing challenges is that we do not have updated contact information for many families, which limits our ability to communicate directly about policies, clean-up dates, and future updates. This is something we are committed to improving.

We invite all community members to join us for a public meeting:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:30 PM

Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel

This meeting is an opportunity to share information, gather input, and hear suggestions as we work to improve communication, clarify policies, and better serve our community moving forward.

We understand not everyone will see this message, so we kindly ask that you share it. We will also be publishing this notice in the local newspaper to help reach more families.

We value the trust you place in us and remain committed to caring for your loved ones and these spaces with respect.

Sincerely,

Nick McKague

Owner & Funeral Director

Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel

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