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Cemeteries in Fairfield County, CT

Fairfield County, Connecticut has 242 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 30 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near North Stamford (30), Danbury (22) and Stamford (20). Among them are 54 church cemeteries (22%), 31 Christian cemeteries (13%) and 14 Jewish cemeteries (6%).

242
cemeteries
30
towns represented
2
historic
54
church cemeteries
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How Fairfield County compares

MeasureFairfield CountyConnecticutRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residentsNot available4.0Not available
Cemeteries per 100 square miles38.730.72nd of 8
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)Not available32,778Not available
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemeteryNot available22.1Not available
Funeral homes682692nd of 8
Deaths in 2024 per funeral homeNot available122Not available
Cremation providers6263rd of 8
Monument dealers4213rd of 8
Notable burials3521,8503rd of 8

Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Connecticut counties with the figure available. Compare Fairfield County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fairfield County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Fairfield County?

We list 242 cemeteries in Fairfield County, Connecticut. 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 Fairfield County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Connecticut 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 Fairfield County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Connecticut law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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