Cemeteries in Connecticut
Our directory lists 1,508 cemeteries in Connecticut, spread across 8 counties and 192 cities and towns. Identified types include 251 church cemeteries (17%), 153 Christian cemeteries (10%) and 103 municipal cemeteries (7%). Norwich has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 41. The earliest recorded establishment year among Connecticut listings is 1640. 18 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Connecticut
- Ancient Burying Ground679 Main Street, Hartford · est. 1640Cemetery
- Green Cemetery99 Hubbard Street, GlastonburyChurch cemetery
- Old Buckingham Cemetery16 Cricket Lane, GlastonburyCemetery
- Stonington Cemetery345 North Main Street, StoningtonChurch cemetery
- Old Kinne CemeteryJarvis Road, Glasgo · est. 1713Cemetery
- Mountain Grove Cemetery2675 North Avenue, BridgeportCemetery
- Saint Thomas Cemetery135 Mill Plain Road, FairfieldChristian cemetery
- Yerrington Cemetery358 Canterbury Turnpike, NorwichMunicipal cemetery
- Norwich City Cemetery37 Oak Street, NorwichMunicipal cemetery
- Old North Cemetery1821 Main Street, HartfordCemetery
- Spring Grove Cemetery2035 Main Street, HartfordCemetery
- Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery317 Bow Lane, MiddletownVeterans cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Connecticut
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CTVeterans cemetery
- Hillstown Veterans CemeteryEast Hartford, CTVeterans cemetery
- Spring Grove Veterans CemeteryDarien, CTVeterans cemetery
- State Veterans CemeteryMiddletown, CTVeterans cemetery
- Windsor Veterans Memorial CemeteryWindsor, CTVeterans cemetery
Historic cemeteries
- Ancient Burying Ground679 Main Street, Hartford, CT · est. 1640Cemetery
- Old Kinne CemeteryJarvis Road, Glasgo, CT · est. 1713Cemetery
- Old North Cemetery1821 Main Street, Hartford, CTCemetery
- Spring Grove Cemetery2035 Main Street, Hartford, CTCemetery
- Old Stratfield CemeteryBridgeport, CT · est. 1680Christian cemetery
- Cedar Hill CemeteryNewington, CTCemetery
- Carrington CemeteryNaugatuck, CT · est. 1793Municipal cemetery
- First Congregational Church CemeteryDeep River Center, CT · est. 1836Christian cemetery
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Norwich41
- Pawcatuck41
- North Stamford32
- Ledyard31
- Preston City31
- Salem27
- Mansfield City26
- Montville Center25
- Middletown24
- Danbury23
- Old Mystic23
- Canaan23
- New Haven22
- Stamford22
- Plainfield20
- West Torrington19
- Storrs19
- Groton17
- Waterbury16
- Trumbull16
- Killingly Center16
- Glastonbury15
- East Haddam15
- Essex Village15
- Meriden14
- Manchester14
- Stafford14
- New Milford14
- Colchester14
- Kent14
- Naugatuck13
- Darien13
- Higganum13
- Bridgeport12
- New Fairfield12
- Winchester Center12
- Bethel12
- Thompson12
- Easton12
- Mystic12
- New Britain11
- Killingworth11
- Jewett City11
- Newtown11
- South Woodstock11
- Killingly11
- Norwalk10
- Bristol10
- Shelton10
- Kensington10
- Winsted10
- Collinsville10
- North Grosvenor Dale10
- Southington9
- Newington9
- Windsor9
- New London9
- Hebron9
- Putnam9
- Niantic9
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Connecticut?
Our directory currently lists 1,508 cemeteries in Connecticut, across 8 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Connecticut?
Yes. We list 5 veterans cemeteries in Connecticut, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Connecticut?
We list 14 cemeteries in Connecticut with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Connecticut?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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