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Cemeteries in San Mateo County, CA

San Mateo County, California has 33 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Colma (20), Half Moon Bay (3) and San Bruno (2). Among them are 12 historic cemeteries (36%), 9 memorial parks (27%) and 8 church cemeteries (24%).

33
cemeteries
10
towns represented
12
historic
8
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in San Mateo County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in San Mateo County?

We list 33 cemeteries in San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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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