Cemetery
Pioneer Rest and Calvary Cemeteries make up the “old cemetery” as it is known by local folks. It is located at 25th St. & Forest Avenue. The “new cemetery” (Holy Cross and Forest View) was formed in about 1909 and is located at 3801 Mishicot Rd.
History is all around as you walk through the cemeteries. Two items of interest are the monument in memory of the unknown sailors from the SS Vernon, which sank off the shore of Two Rivers in 1887, and the Voshardt Mausoleum.
Year-round, the cemetery department consists of a Sexton-Foreman and a full-time employee. To keep the grounds mowed, trimmed, and well-groomed, additional staff is added during the summer months.
Twice per year, all decorations, natural or artificial, are to be removed from grave spaces to allow for the general clean-up of the cemeteries. Spring Cleanup is from mid April – mid May. Fall Cleanup is from mid October – mid November. For more information, please call 793-5599, or stop at the cemetery office at 3801 Mishicot Road.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cleanup
- Spring Cleanup - April 15 - May 15 - Remove all winter decorations.
- Fall Cleanup - October 15 - November 15 - Remove all summer decorations.
Note: Anyone desiring to retain their Summer or Winter decorations, natural or artificial (including solar lights), must remove decorations annually prior to the above starting cleanup dates.
New Decorations
- Summer decorations may be placed after May 15
- Winter decorations may be placed after November 15
Note: To help us maintain the cemetery grounds, we kindly ask that you limit the number of decorations per grave space to a few items. This will assist us in keeping the area clean and well-maintained for all visitors.
How do I purchase a plot?
- Plots are selected and purchased at the Cemetery Office, 3801 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers from 7am - 3pm Monday through Friday. Call 920-793-5599.
- Plots are paid by cash, check, or credit card (3% fee applies) at the Parks & Recreation Office (located in the Community House Fireplace Lobby), 1520 17th St, Two Rivers from 8am - 4pm Monday through Friday. Call 920-793-5592.
Two Rivers Cemetery Information Booklet