Cemeteries in Delaware
Our directory lists 219 cemeteries in Delaware, spread across 3 counties and 42 cities and towns. Identified types include 68 church cemeteries (31%), 19 Methodist cemeteries (9%) and 13 Christian cemeteries (6%). Dover has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 19. 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
How Delaware compares
Delaware has 2.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 40th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 10,458 deaths here in 2024, about 152 for each of the 69 funeral homes we know of (44th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Delaware | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.1 | 5.3 | 40th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 11.2 | 5.1 | 22nd of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 10,458 | 3,086,925 | 44th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 47.8 | 17.2 | 11th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 69 | 21,457 | 44th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 152 | 144 | 19th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 18 | 3,611 | 41st of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 7 | 1,091 | 38th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 100 | 68,091 | 50th of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Delaware with other places.
Notable people buried in Delaware
Wikidata records 100 notable people as buried in 22 Delaware cemeteries. The best documented:
- Annie Jump Cannon1863-1941American astronomerLakeside Cemetery, Dover, DE
- Clifford Brown1930-1956American jazz musicianMount Zion Cemetery, Elsmere, DE
- Gunning Bedford Jr.1747-1812American politicianWilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, DE
- Josiah O. Wolcott1877-1938American politician and juristLakeside Cemetery, Dover, DE
- John J. Williams1904-1988American politicianMillsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, DE
- Roger Crozier1942-1996Canadian ice hockey playerAll Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, DE
- Daniel O. Hastings1874-1966American politicianLower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greenville, DE
- John J. Raskob1879-1950American businesspersonCathedral Cemetery, Elsmere, DE
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Dover19
- Felton12
- Millsboro11
- Laurel11
- Milton11
- Milford9
- Georgetown9
- Newark8
- Clayton8
- Wilmington7
- Seaford7
- Selbyville7
- Harrington6
- Greenville6
- Middletown5
- Glasgow5
- Elsmere5
- Ocean View5
- Delaware City5
- Delmar5
- Greenwood5
- Smyrna4
- New Castle4
- Nassau4
- Lewes4
- Cheswold4
- Claymont3
- Wilmington Manor3
- Townsend3
- Long Neck3
- Wyoming3
- Blades3
- Bear2
- Pike Creek Valley2
- Pike Creek2
- Riverview2
- Newport2
- Brookside1
- Camden1
- Rehoboth Beach1
- Bellefonte1
- Dagsboro1
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Delaware?
Our directory currently lists 219 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.
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