Great Story

The first permanent cemetery in White Pigeon was established around 1831 and is still located in the northwest part of the village. Around the same time, J.W. Coffinberry created another burial ground on land he called “Carlton”—a village that existed only in his imagination. In 1831, a carpenter named Chidester and a man named Day were buried there, along with several others who died around that time, including Colonel Selden Martin’s son-in-law.

Veterans Grave Marker Replacement Fund

St. Joseph County United Way has established a restricted fund dedicated exclusively to replacing damaged, stolen, or missing veterans’ grave markers.

Our goal is to ensure every veteran’s gravesite is properly recognized with a marker honoring their service.

Local cemeteries may submit replacement requests directly to us, and St. Joseph County United Way will purchase and provide the new markers to the cemeteries.

Each replacement marker costs approximately $20-$25, and every contribution will help preserve the recognition our local veterans deserve.

Cemetery Information

Sexton

VACANT

(269) 483-7043
sexton@whitepigeontwp.com

Township Cemetery is located at 200 West Vermont Ave. White Pigeon, Michigan

Information about the White Pigeon Township Cemetery can be obtained from the White Pigeon Township Office.

Cemetery Rules and Regulations

Cemetery Fees – As of July 1, 2026

  Residency Day/Notes Fee
Baby Grave Space Resident   $700.00
Baby Grave Space Non-Resident   $775.00
Single Grave Space Resident   $775.00
Single Grave Space Non-Resident   $975.00
Cremation Grave Space Resident (2 Cremains per Space) $725.00
Cremation Grave Space Non-Resident (2 Cremains per Space) $825.00
Baby/Single/Cremation Grave Space: Purchased by local government agencies on behalf of deceased or their family will use grave site specified by White Pigeon Township. Must be a White Pigeon Township Resident.
Baby Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $350.00
Baby Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Sun $650.00
Single Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $500.00
Single Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Sun $850.00
Cremains Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $350.00
Cremains Interment (Opening) Resident/Non-Resident Sun $700.00
Above Ground Interment     $200.00
NO HOLIDAY INTERMENTS
Baby Disinterment (Removal) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $400.00
Single Disinterment (Removal) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $550.00
Cremains Disinterment (Removal) Resident/Non-Resident Mon-Sat $300.00
NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY DISINTERMENT
Foundation per Square Inch     $0.50
Pet Foundation per Square Inch     $0.50
Minimum Foundation Fee     $100.00
Certificate of Lot Transfer     $25.00
Certificate Replacement     $20.00
Certificate Duplication     $15.00
FLAT MARKERS ONLY IN THE CREMATION SECTION
FEES ESTABLISHED IN 1990 BY THE WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP
FEES REVISED:
JUNE 01, 1999   |   AUGUST 01, 2000   |   AUGUST 05, 2003   |   JANUARY 01, 2004
AUGUST 08, 2007   |   JULY 7, 2009   |   AUGUST 4, 2010   |   AUGUST 08, 2013
OCTOBER 10, 2016   |   JANUARY 21, 2021   |   JULY 1, 2026