The Township of Greenville oversees the care and maintenance of eight cemeteries, some of which date back to the early years of Ohio statehood. Ohio became a state in 1803, and the first township cemetery — Martin Cemetery on Culbertson Road — was established in 1815.
Today, the township is responsible for the following cemeteries:
- Martin Cemetery (1815)
- Crickbaum Cemetery (1828)
- Newcomers Cemetery (1830)
- Emmanuel Cemetery (1850)
- East Zion Cemetery (1860)
- Bethel Cemetery (1870)
- Greenville Township Memorial Gardens (1965)
- Greenville Union Cemetery (operated jointly with the City of Greenville, located on State Route 571)
Three cemeteries in the township are currently active for new burials:
- Greenville Township Memorial Gardens (State Route 118)
- East Zion (State Route 36, east of Greenville)
- Emmanuel (New Madison-Coletown Road
In recent years, limited burials have also taken place at Martin Cemetery.
Cemetery Sexton
The cemetery Sexton, Mike Bennett, oversees all Greenville Township cemeteries. Responsibilities include:
- Grounds maintenance
- Monument preservation
- Lot sales and burial coordination
Adopt-A-Cemetery Program
In 2008, the Township Trustees established the Adopt-A-Cemetery Program to assist in maintaining older cemeteries. Greenville High School Key Club members partnered with the Cemetery Sexton to restore monuments, repair stones, and improve overall preservation efforts.
Burial Records & Policies
For burial records, cemetery rules, regulations, and policies, please visit: Greenville Township Cemeteries
Contact Information
For questions regarding cemetery services, lot availability, or records: Email
townshipofgreenville.org 