Cemeteries in Chicago, Illinois
There are 27 cemeteries in and around Chicago, Illinois in our directory, in Cook County. 22 have a Chicago mailing address; the others are closest to Chicago of all nearby towns. Identified types include 14 church cemeteries (52%), 5 Catholic cemeteries (19%) and 4 Jewish cemeteries (15%). Listed addresses span 8 ZIP codes. 2 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of cemeteries near Chicago
- Graceland Cemetery4001 North Clark StreetChurch cemetery7.5 mi
- Mount Olivet Cemetery2755 West 111th Street · est. 1855Catholic cemetery11 mi
- All Saints Polish National Catholic Cemetery9201 West Higgins RoadCatholic cemetery14 mi
- Bethel Cemetery5736 North Pulaski RoadJewish cemetery10 mi
- Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery3919 North Clark StreetJewish cemetery7.1 mi
- Ridge Lawn Cemetery5736 North Pulaski RoadJewish cemetery10 mi
- Rosemont Park Cemetery6758 West Addison StreetJewish cemetery10.0 mi
- Saint Casimir Catholic Cemetery4401 West 111th StreetCatholic cemetery12 mi
- Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery1929 West Devon AvenueCatholic cemetery10 mi
- Saint Luke Cemetery5300 North Pulaski RoadChristian cemetery9.8 mi
- Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery8851 West Higgins RoadCatholic cemetery14 mi
- Wunder's Cemetery3963 North Clark StreetChristian cemetery7.2 mi
- Bohemian National Cemetery of Chicago5255 North Pulaski RoadNational cemetery9.7 mi
- Irving Park Cemetery7777 West Irving Park RoadCemetery11 mi
- Montrose Cemetery5400 North Pulaski RoadCemetery10.0 mi
- Mount Greenwood Cemetery2900 West 111th StreetCemetery11 mi
- Mount Hope Cemetery11500 South Fairfield AvenueCemetery12 mi
- Mount Olive Cemetery3800 North Narragansett AvenueCemetery10 mi
- Norwood Park Cemetery6533 North Newark AvenueCemetery13 mi
- Rosehill Cemetery5800 North Ravenswood AvenueCemetery9.6 mi
- Union Ridge Cemetery6700 West Higgins AvenueCemetery12 mi
- Oakwoods CemeteryChicagoCemetery6.2 mi
- Read Dunning Memorial ParkWest Belle Plaine AvenueMemorial park10 mi
- ColumbariumChicagoLutheran cemetery4.7 mi
- Wunders Lutheran CemeteryChicagoLutheran cemetery7.2 mi
- Couch MausoleumChicagoCemetery4.5 mi
- Oak Woods CemeteryChicagoCemetery6.1 mi
Cemeteries in nearby cities
More in Illinois
- All cemeteries in Cook County
- All cemeteries in Illinois
- Church Cemeteries in Chicago (14)
- Catholic Cemeteries in Chicago (5)
- Jewish Cemeteries in Chicago (4)
- Christian Cemeteries in Illinois
- Lutheran Cemeteries in Illinois
- Historic Cemeteries in Illinois
- Military Cemeteries in Illinois
- Memorial Parks in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Chicago, IL?
We list 27 cemeteries in and around Chicago. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Chicago?
Yes. We have identified 5 Catholic, 4 Jewish, 2 Christian and 2 Lutheran cemeteries near Chicago, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Is there a veterans cemetery near Chicago?
Yes, we list 1 veterans cemetery near Chicago. Check eligibility with the VA National Cemetery Administration or the state veterans affairs office before planning a burial.
Can I visit cemeteries in Chicago?
Most public, municipal and church cemeteries welcome visitors during daylight hours. Family cemeteries are often on private land and need the owner's permission. Call ahead for hours, especially on holidays.
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