St. John’s cemetery has been an integral part of the church grounds and the lives of St. John’s families for generations. In 1859, the founding members of St. John’s chose the Weston Family burying ground as the site for their church. Since that time, many descendants of not only the Weston family, but those of other charter members have been buried in the cemetery.

The original cemetery is located directly behind the church, surrounded by a masonry wall which still stands. Stately gravestones mark graves as early as 1815, and include those of many distinguished members of St. John’s family, including James Hopkins Adams, Governor of South Carolina from 1854 to 1856.

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In the 1970's, the cemetery was extended to include a large expanse of land directly behind the current parish house, Zion Hall.

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Did you know...

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• Whereas the cemetery has spaces specified as "cremation spaces", a traditional plot can accommodate two cremation interments.

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• A monument can be placed on your burial plot any time prior to death.

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• All landscaping in the cemetery including the planting of all trees, shrubs or flowers (artificial flowers are not allowed) must be approved by the Vestry.

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• St. John's provides burial space, free of charge, for its members, their spouses and their minor children. Those who are not members of St. John's, but who are lineal descendants of members, may acquire the right for burial space in St. John's cemetery.

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A copy of The Rules of Operation of Cemetery for St. John's Episcopal Church, Congaree,
will be furnished for anyone upon request.