Cemetery

  •  Burying the dead is a corporal work of mercy that involves the generous stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. It is essential the cemetery be well maintained now and in the future. The cost per grave plot recently increased after 22 years at the same price. Most of the revenue is used for general maintenance and upkeep. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure proper maintenance long after our current cemetery space is full. Look at the cost of a burial space as an investment into the future maintenance and beautification of our cemetery. Twenty-five percent of the purchase price of each burial space is designated for perpetual care, which is a fund from which the growing principle can never be used. 

    Over the past years, we have taken the initiative to make many needed improvements to our aging cemetery. We have scheduled spring and fall clean up days, many headstones have been
    cleaned, repaired, and straightened. Sunken graves have been leveled, water lines ran to the back of the cemetery, and other general land-scaping has been performed. Much of the maintenance, minus the lawn cutting and the opening and closing of graves is handled by
    volunteers; however, there is always equipment and other charges that cost money. Please know that we are grateful for your generosity to the cemetery. We are always accepting donations to help continue our important work. 

    If you have any questions or wish to meet with the cemetery sexton to purchase  a plot, please contact him at 920-360-9356 or email brandon.wotachek@outlook.com.
    Father Brian has remarked several times that we have one of the most beautifully maintained parish cemeteries in the diocese. With your generosity and support, it will continue to be so. 

  • St. James Cemetery is located on the west side of the church, at 18228 CTH R, Denmark, WI 54208, immediately behind the church parking lot. The oldest gravestone in St. James Cemetery is dated 1857. Two men from the area who served in the Civil War are buried here, as are many other servicemen from other wars. Land is owned adjacent to the current cemetery for future use. While St. James Church has overall jurisdiction over the cemetery, the day-to-day operations are handled by a Sexton. Our Sexton is Brandon Wotachek, and he can help you purchase burial sites, and also assist families when planning a funeral.

    Cemetery Rules & Regulations

  • Donation Opportunity

    We have a peaceful, beautiful cemetery for our loved ones, but unfortunately there are many tilting, sinking and unlevel headstones. Our cemetery committee has approved purchasing a headstone lift to assist a team of volunteers to straighten the monuments. All donated money will be put towards this lift which costs over $3000.00. Thank you for helping us offset the cost of this equipment.

  • Cemetery Regulations
          Planting shrubs, trees or roses in the cemetery is not allowed. Flowers may be planted in front of the monument but may not exceed the width of the monument and surrounding platform. Family must take care of the flowers, and if not, they will be removed. Artificial flowers may be placed in front of the monument between May 1 and October 1; winter memorials between Nov. 1 and April 30. Iron or metal plant holders must be placed in front of the monument. Thank you for cooperating so that the grass can easily be mowed around the monuments. 


  • Plot Purchase Costs

    • $800 for parish members

    • $1500 for non-parishioners


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