Presently, St. Matthews Cemetery serves the church and the surrounding Lima and Cridersville community. Full burial lots and columbarium niches for cremation urns are available to anyone interested in the interment of their loved ones. If interested, contact the church office (Monday thru Thursday 10am-3pm) and they will assist you with pricing and availability questions. A second columbarium was just recently completed in 2022 and a whole new section of over 500 new cemetery lots added. You may call 419 999-5329 for more information.
**History of St. Matthews Cemetery**
St. Matthews Cemetery, established in 1837, marks first burial with the gravestone of Mary Shaffer, a testament to its rich history. The cemetery's land was carefully plotted, with the first lot sold to Isaac Nungster. Many founding families, including the DeLong, Mowery, and Shappell families, have their resting here, and their descendants celebrate a Big 5 Reunion each year. A proud addition to the cemetery is the Columbarium, Matthew, followed by a second, Mark along with new sections for traditional burial plots, ensuring the cemetery remains a cherished space for future generations.
For assistance in locating a grave in our Cemetery feel free to call our office or you can also try
Find a Grave for helpful information. We're here to support you in your search.
Memorial Day Flags and Renovations
Our newest upgrade in 2025 is a new drive around the most recently added section of the cemetery on the SW corner of the property.
Apollo Career Center Students worked hard to complete the task and now those purchasing gravesites in the future have easier access on the southside of the lots right behind the two Columbariums.
