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Cemeteries in Kent County, DE

Kent County, Delaware has 64 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Dover (20), Felton (12) and Harrington (6). Among them are 26 church cemeteries (41%), 9 family cemeteries (14%) and 6 Methodist cemeteries (9%).

64
cemeteries
11
towns represented
0
historic
26
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Kent County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Kent County?

We list 64 cemeteries in Kent County, Delaware. 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 Kent County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Delaware 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 Kent County?

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

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