Cemeteries in Peru, Illinois

Private Cemeteries in Peru, Illinois often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Peru, Illinois are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Peru, Illinois are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Peru, Illinois , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Peru, Illinois .

Our database contains records of burials from 1 cemeteries.

Illinois: Decatur's Greenwood Cemetery In terms of modern-day established cemeteries, however, Decatur's Greenwood Cemetery seems to have the oldest gravestone in the state, dating back to 1813. Here's the oldest tourist attraction in every state.

The Illinois Office of the State Comptroller administers this act for cemeteries registered with the office's Cemetery Care and Burial Trust Division. This law makes it illegal to vandalize, obliterate, or desecrate a burial ground (cemetery), park, memorial, grave marker, vegetation, or surround (fences, curbs, etc.)

Peru's History The early settlers came from Peru, Illinois, and when the town was laid out they gave it the name of their former home. Lewis and Clark passed through the area, which was originally inhabited by the Otoe Indians, and it is believed that a member of the group was buried there.

The answer, according to Illinois Funeral Laws, is yes — depending on local zoning rules. There are no laws in the state to prohibit home burial. Only California, Indiana, Washington, and the District of Columbia outlaw the practice.