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St. Peter's Cemetery · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A Pittsburgh burial ground established in 1835, preserving generations of family history and making more than eight thousand records accessible online.

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8,176 digitized burial records 190+ years in Pittsburgh 6933 Lemington Avenue
Our History

Nearly Two Centuries
of Pittsburgh History

Founded in 1835 by St. Peter's Evangelical & Reformed Church, a member of the United Church of Christ, our cemetery has been a place of dignity and remembrance for Pittsburgh families for over 190 years.

Situated at 6933 Lemington Avenue in Pittsburgh, we have served generations of families across all walks of life, preserving the stories of those who shaped this city and this community.

Today, we honor that heritage with modern stewardship: digitized burial records stretching back to our founding, professional grounds care, and dedicated staff committed to serving families with compassion and respect.

8,176 Digitized records spanning 1835 to present
1835 Year of founding, one of Pittsburgh's oldest cemeteries
13+ Distinct burial sections and divisions
$0 Cost to search our public records archive
What We Offer

Cemetery Services

Burial & Interment
Full-service burial coordination for families and funeral homes. Weekday and Saturday scheduling available.
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Plot Sales & Pre-Need
Purchase a plot in advance to secure your preferred location. Deeds issued at time of purchase.
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Chapel Rental
Our historic Chapel is available for graveside services and private gatherings. $175 rental fee.
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Burial Records
Search 8,176 digitized records spanning 1835 to present, free, no account required. Full records available for $14.99.
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Veterans Burials
We honor those who served. Veteran status is recorded and recognized in our archive for eligible interments.
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We are committed to preserving the dignity of every burial site.
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Digital Archive

8,176 Burial Records
Available Online

Our records digitization project has made 8,176 burial records searchable online at no cost. Search by name, lot number, or section, and unlock full records including original scanned documents for $14.99.


From handwritten orders dating to the 1800s to modern interment records, our archive is the most comprehensive digitized record of St. Peter's Cemetery ever assembled.

Historical Records
1835–1941
Digitized interment records from the cemetery's founding through 1941. Includes name, lot, section, dates, and last residence.
7,953 records
Modern Records
1997–Present
Contemporary interment records from 1997 to the present day, including next-of-kin and veteran status where available.
168 records
Handwritten Orders
Selected Years
Transcribed handwritten interment orders from physical ledgers held in the cemetery archive. Each entry verified by staff.
61 orders

Searching is free. Certificates, full file copies and transcriptions are available through Records Access Options. GPS plot coordinates are in progress, location data will be added as the mapping project advances.

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Honoring Service

Honoring Those
Who Served

St. Peter's Cemetery is home to veterans from multiple generations of American service. We maintain records of veteran status for eligible interments and are actively working to verify and honor all veterans in our archive.

Veteran Records
Veteran status is recorded in our database and searchable through our online archive.
Burial Services
We coordinate with families and funeral homes to ensure veterans are honored with full dignity.
Ongoing Verification
Our staff is actively verifying veteran status across all modern records in our archive.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit families.stpetersrecords.org to search our full archive of 8,176 records at no charge. Search by last name, first name, or lot number. Full records are available to unlock for $14.99.
Our staff will walk you through available sections, pricing, and the purchase process. A Deed is issued at the time of purchase.
We accept check, or card via Stripe invoice for cemetery services. Please make checks payable to St. Peter's Cemetery. Payment receipts are issued for all transactions.
Yes. Our historic Chapel is available for rental at $175, subject to availability. Please request Chapel use when scheduling your service.
Yes. Weekday overtime begins at 2:00 PM ($100/hr). Saturday rates apply from 12:00–3:00 PM and escalate by hour. All overtime is collected at the time of service.
The cemetery grounds are accessible during daylight hours. For visits outside regular hours, please contact the office in advance at (412) 441-5775.

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Contact the Cemetery Office

Our staff is here to assist with plot inquiries, burial scheduling, record requests, and general questions. We are here to help.

Cemetery Staff
Paul H. Fischer
Vice President & Treasurer
Office (412) 441-5775
Cell (412) 900-3252
Email paul@stpetersrecords.org
Deborah A. Wright
Office Manager
Office (412) 441-5775
Cell (412) 516-5131
Email deborah@stpetersrecords.org
Address
6933 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Records
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Legal Notices & Disclaimers
Record Accuracy. Burial records have been transcribed from historical documents spanning 1835 to present. St. Peter's Cemetery makes every effort to ensure accuracy but does not warrant that records are free from transcription errors.   Payments. Cemetery services may be paid by check (payable to St. Peter's Cemetery) or by card via Stripe invoice sent by email. All fees are due as specified at time of service.   Non-Discrimination. St. Peter's Cemetery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and applicable federal law.   Accessibility. Persons requiring accommodations should contact our office at (412) 441-5775 in advance.   Privacy. Personal information submitted through this website is used solely to respond to inquiries. No personal data is sold or shared with third parties.   Regulatory Compliance. St. Peter's Cemetery operates in compliance with Pennsylvania Title 9 (Burial Grounds), Allegheny County regulations, and the bylaws of St. Peter's Evangelical & Reformed Church, United Church of Christ. Est. 1835.   Website. Information is subject to change without notice. For current pricing and availability, contact our office directly. © 2026 St. Peter's Cemetery. All rights reserved.