Cemeteries in Delaware
Our directory lists 227 cemeteries in Delaware, spread across 3 counties and 42 cities and towns. Identified types include 71 church cemeteries (31%), 19 Methodist cemeteries (8%) and 13 Christian cemeteries (6%). Dover has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 20. The earliest recorded establishment year among Delaware listings is 1698. 8 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Delaware
- All Saints Cemetery6001 Kirkwood Highway, WilmingtonCatholic cemetery
- Pencader Cemetery2315 Glasgow Ave, NewarkPresbyterian cemetery
- Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery517 Harmony Street, New CastleCatholic cemetery
- Gate of Heaven Cemetery32112 Vines Creek Road, DagsboroCemetery
- Friendship United Methodist Cemetery30983 Friendship Road, MillsboroMethodist cemetery
- Saint John AME-AUMP CemeterySouth Main Street, NewarkChristian cemetery
- Saint John United Methodist CemeteryGravel Hill Road, GeorgetownMethodist cemetery
- Saint John the Baptist Catholic CemeteryElkton Road, NewarkCatholic cemetery
- Saint Marks Episcopal Church Cemetery35674 Rd 504, DelmarChristian cemetery
- St Thomas AUM Church Cemetery2932 Frenchtown Rd, NewarkMethodist cemetery
- Delaware Veterans Memorial CemeteryGlasgowVeterans cemetery
- Harmony CemeteryInland Bay Road, MillsboroCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Delaware
Religious cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Dover20
- Felton12
- Millsboro11
- Laurel11
- Milton11
- Milford9
- Georgetown9
- Newark8
- Clayton8
- Wilmington7
- Seaford7
- Selbyville7
- Greenville7
- Glasgow6
- Elsmere6
- Harrington6
- Delmar6
- Middletown5
- Nassau5
- Ocean View5
- Delaware City5
- Greenwood5
- Smyrna4
- Wilmington Manor4
- New Castle4
- Lewes4
- Cheswold4
- Claymont3
- Riverview3
- Townsend3
- Long Neck3
- Wyoming3
- Blades3
- Bear2
- Pike Creek Valley2
- Pike Creek2
- Newport2
- Brookside1
- Camden1
- Rehoboth Beach1
- Bellefonte1
- Dagsboro1
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Delaware?
Our directory currently lists 227 cemeteries in Delaware, across 3 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 Delaware?
Yes. We list 2 veterans cemeteries in Delaware, 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 Delaware?
We list 4 cemeteries in Delaware 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 Delaware?
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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- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.