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Cemeteries in New Haven County, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut has 163 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 33 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Haven (22), Waterbury (16) and Meriden (13). Among them are 48 church cemeteries (29%), 31 Christian cemeteries (19%) and 8 Jewish cemeteries (5%).

163
cemeteries
33
towns represented
3
historic
48
church cemeteries
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How New Haven County compares

MeasureNew Haven CountyConnecticutRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residentsNot available4.0Not available
Cemeteries per 100 square miles27.030.76th of 8
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)Not available32,778Not available
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemeteryNot available22.1Not available
Funeral homes692691st of 8
Deaths in 2024 per funeral homeNot available122Not available
Cremation providers8262nd of 8
Monument dealers7211st of 8
Notable burials5341,8501st 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 New Haven County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in New Haven County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in New Haven County?

We list 163 cemeteries in New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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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