Cemeteries in Marin County, CA
Marin County, California has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Novato (3), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (2) and San Anselmo (2). Among them are 2 memorial parks (15%), 2 church cemeteries (15%) and 1 Jewish cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Marin County
- Historic Life-Saving Service Cemetery17000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard · InvernessCemetery
- Fernwood CemeteryTamalpais-Homestead ValleyCemetery
- Mount Tamalpais CemeterySan AnselmoCemetery
- Sha'arei Shalom CemeterySan AnselmoJewish cemetery
- Cotamkotca MoundLucas Valley-MarinwoodChurch cemetery
- Marin County Farm CemeteryLucas Valley-MarinwoodCemetery
- Mount Olivet CemeterySanta VenetiaCemetery
- Olema CemeteryLagunitas-Forest KnollsCemetery
- Pioneer Memorial CemeteryNovatoCemetery
- Taylor CemeteryLagunitas-Forest KnollsCemetery
- Tomales CemeteryRohnert ParkCemetery
- Valley Memorial ParkNovatoMemorial park
- Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral HomeNovatoMemorial park
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Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Marin County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Marin County, California. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Marin County kept?
Death certificates are held by the California vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Marin County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. California law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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