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Cemeteries in Litchfield County, CT

Litchfield County, Connecticut has 160 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 24 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Canaan (23), West Torrington (19) and Kent (14). Among them are 18 church cemeteries (11%), 17 municipal cemeteries (11%) and 13 Christian cemeteries (8%).

160
cemeteries
24
towns represented
0
historic
18
church cemeteries
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How Litchfield County compares

MeasureLitchfield CountyConnecticutRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residentsNot available4.0Not available
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.430.78th of 8
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)Not available32,778Not available
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemeteryNot available22.1Not available
Funeral homes162695th of 8
Deaths in 2024 per funeral homeNot available122Not available
Cremation providers0266th of 8
Monument dealers1215th of 8
Notable burials1121,8506th 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 Litchfield County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Litchfield County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Litchfield County?

We list 160 cemeteries in Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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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