- Rest in Peace -
God's Acre Cemetery
Welcome to our sacred space, where memories are honored, legacies celebrated, and love endures eternally. At God's Acre Cemetery we understand the importance of preserving and cherishing the memories of our loved ones.
Here, amidst the peaceful serenity of nature's embrace, we provide a tranquil final resting place for those we hold dear. Each headstone tells a story, each plot a testament to a life lived and a love that transcends time.
Whether you come to pay your respects, find solace in solitude, or seek comfort in the embrace of community, know that you are always welcome here.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
The God's Acre Cemetery is located at the corner of Holden Avenue and Maiden Lane in Peru, New York. The God's Acre Cemetery is owned by the Peru Community Church.
If you are interested in purchasing a plot in God's Acre Cemetery, contact the church office for more information.
Rules and Regulations
God's Acre Privileges & Use of Cemetery Plots
God's Acre Cemetery Plot Easement
God's Acre Cemetery Reminder - Oct. 8, 2024
Per Section 10 of the "Privileges of Use of God's Acre Cemetery" document:
• Graves may have cut flowers, annual flowers, potted plants, flags, decorative lighting, or memorabilia between May 15th and November 15th. (All flags that are removed are taken to the local American Legion post where they will be retired with ceremony and respect.)
• Owners of plots, or their heirs, are not permitted raise or lower the ground level of any plot.
• At any time, an agent of the Peru Community Church may remove unsightly, objectionable, offensive, or potentially dangerous items as deemed so by the Church Council and the Pastor.
Please contact Howard Paul Bell, if questions arise.
Howard Paul Bell Caretaker of God’s Acre Cemetery
518-578-5317 or 518-643-2261