St. Joseph Cemetery

"I am the Resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live."

John 11:25

With St. Joseph Cemetery, we honor those who have died and provide a place for families to visit, remember, and pray. Our care for the cemetery reflects our Catholic faith and hope in the Resurrection.

Learn about purchasing a plot, find answers to common questions, or request help with a grave location, cemetery deed, or other concern.

Get Help with Cemetery Arrangements, Records, and Other Questions

Tell us what you need help with, and someone from the parish will follow up. You can request a meeting to purchase a plot or ask about an existing grave, deed, or other cemetery concern.

Purchasing a Plot

$750 per plot
for parishioners

Additional fees apply for opening and closing graves and other cemetery services. Non-parishioner burial lots have separate rates. Please fill out the form on the rightbelow, and someone will get in touch with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Contact the parish office or choose “Buying a cemetery plot” on the form above. Let us know whether you’re planning ahead or have an immediate need, how many spaces you’re interested in, and whether you hope to be near an existing family plot. The parish can help you determine the next steps.

  • Choose “Finding a grave or family plot” and provide the person’s full name, an approximate year of death, and any section, lot, or grave information you already have. If you’re looking for an unused family plot, include the name of the person who may have purchased it.

    It’s okay if you don’t have all the details.

  • Choose “Cemetery deeds or ownership records” and include the name on the deed, your relationship to that person, and any known plot information. The parish can review your question and explain what information or documentation is needed.

  • Please contact the parish before making arrangements involving a transfer or change to a cemetery deed. Describe the change you’re requesting so the parish can review the records and explain the applicable requirements.

  • Please call the parish office at 419-447-5848 for help with the next steps and coordinate arrangements with your funeral director. For time-sensitive burial or funeral needs, calling is the best place to begin.

  • The Catholic Church permits cremation, provided it is not chosen as a rejection of belief in the resurrection of the body. The Church prefers burial of the body and encourages families choosing cremation to have the body present for the Funeral Mass before cremation takes place.

    Cremated remains must be treated with the same dignity and respect as the body. They should be laid to rest in a cemetery or another sacred place, rather than scattered, kept at home, or placed in jewelry or other keepsakes.

  • Please contact the parish office to ask about eligibility for burial and plot purchases, including arrangements for family members. The parish can explain the policies that apply to your situation.

  • Use the form above and choose “Cemetery care or maintenance.” Include the section or plot location, if known, and a brief description of your concern so it can be directed to the appropriate person.