Cemeteries in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, California has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near San Jose (5), Gilroy (4) and Morgan Hill (3). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (29%), 6 memorial parks (25%) and 5 Catholic cemeteries (21%).
All cemeteries in Santa Clara County
- Mount Hope Cemetery250 Spring Avenue · Morgan HillChristian cemetery
- Saint Marys Cemetery840 1st Street · GilroyCemetery
- Gavilan Hills Memorial Park1000 1st Street · GilroyMemorial park
- Madronia Cemetery14766 Oak Street · SaratogaCemetery
- Calvary Cemetery2650 Madden Avenue · San JoseCatholic cemetery
- Mission City Memorial Park420 North Winchester Boulevard · Santa ClaraMemorial park
- Chinese American CemeterySan Jose · est. 1902Cemetery
- Gates of Heaven CemeteryCupertinoCatholic cemetery
- Laguna Cemetery3100 Calaveras Road · MilpitasCemetery
- Los Gatos Cemetery2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road · San JoseCemetery
- Agnews Historical Cemetery (not active)1250 Hope Drive · Santa ClaraCemetery
- Home of Peace CemeterySan Jose · est. 1857Jewish cemetery
- Saint Mary Church CemeteryGilroyCatholic cemetery
- Oak Hill Memorial ParkSan JoseMemorial park
- Old Mexican Cemetery (historical)Los GatosCemetery
- Planned Heritage Oaks Memorial ParkMorgan HillMemorial park
- Saint Johns Catholic CemeteryMilpitasCatholic cemetery
- Santa Clara Catholic CemeterySanta ClaraCatholic cemetery
- Alta Mesa CemeteryLos AltosCemetery
- Hidalgo Cemetery (historical)Los GatosCemetery
- Hacienda Cemetery and Memorial ParkLos GatosMemorial park
- Independent Order of Oddfellows CemeteryGilroyCemetery
- Mount Hope Memorial ParkMorgan HillMemorial park
- Older Pet CemetarySaratogaPet cemetery
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Santa Clara County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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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