Early in its history, St. Paul Evangelical Church in St. Louis, Missouri, decided to prepare a fitting resting place for its beloved dead. The first cemetery consecrated in 1856 was situated on Gravois and Wilmington Road. When it became necessary to expand, a second plot between Gravois and Kingshighway was established in 1893 for $20,000. When, in 1926, the city denied the privilege of further sale of lots due to the city’s rapid expansion, and when it became apparent that both Gravois and Kingshighway would be widened and paved at considerable expense to adjacent property owners, the congregation decided to abandon the old sites, purchase new acreage in St. Louis County, and move the graves and markers to the new site. A 125-acre tract on Rock Hill Road (part of the historic Ulysses S. Grant Farm, Whitehaven) was purchased for approximately $75,000. About 50 acres of this was surveyed, laid out in sections, and consecrated for burial purposes. The site was beautifully landscaped, water lines were laid, hard-surfaced roads were constructed, and a perpetual care fund of $34,000 had been set up in years. Several years later, two stone entrances and an office were built. A 5-acre tract across the road (7600 Rock Hill Road) was purchased, and a house on it was improved to serve as the cemetery superintendent’s home. In 1947, the undeveloped portion, consisting of 70 acres, was sold for $91,000. $50,000 of this sum was set aside to be added to the existing perpetual care fund of $34,000. The charter under which the cemetery has operated since 1926 and the perpetual care fund provide that this burial ground shall never be neglected.
St. Paul Evangelical andReformed Church 100th Anniversary Booklet, 1948 edited for clarity.
At St. Paul Churchyard, we offer a range of cemetery services to meet the unique needs of each family we serve. From traditional funerals to cremation and memorial services, we are here to help you create a meaningful and personalized tribute.
For families who choose the cremation of their loved one’s body before laying their beloved to rest, St. Paul Churchyard unveils a brand-new, distinctive option. The beautiful St. Paul Churchyard Cremation Garden fills all three significant needs of bereaved families: a dignified place to inter the loved one’s remains, a graveside service in memory of the decedent, and a commemorative inscription of the departed’s name and vital dates in Missouri Red granite stone.
All for $1,000, a place in the Garden makes a wise choice to explore. Call the churchyard at (314) 843-4543 or visit the Garden in person at St. Paul Churchyard, 7600 S. Rock Hill Road 63123.
There’s nothing quite like it in the St. Louis area.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit us during normal business hours at St. Paul's Cemetery, or if you're looking for a St. Paul cemetery near me, you are always welcome to explore the peaceful surroundings of St. Paul's Churchyard or St. Paul's Graveyard.
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