Cemeteries in Maine
Our directory lists 3,284 cemeteries in Maine, spread across 16 counties and 269 cities and towns. Identified types include 183 church cemeteries (6%), 88 Christian cemeteries (3%) and 70 family cemeteries (2%). Shapleigh has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 83. The earliest recorded establishment year among Maine listings is 1658. 14 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Maine
- Mount Hope Cemetery1048 State Street, BangorCemetery
- Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery163 Mount Vernon Road, AugustaVeterans cemetery
- Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery83 Stanley Road, SpringvaleVeterans cemetery
- Court Street Cemetery146 Court Street, MachiasChristian cemetery
- Acadia National Cemetery1799 Route 1, JonesboroNational cemetery
- Fairmount Cemetery2 Houlton Road, Presque IsleCemetery
- Lassell Cemetery892 Moody Mountain Road, LincolnvilleCemetery
- Park Street Cemetery20 Park Avenue, LincolnCemetery
- West Broadway Cemetery131 West Broadway, LincolnCemetery
- Harlow Cemetery822 Clark Road, PlymouthCemetery
- Christ Church Cemetery2 Dresden Avenue, GardinerChristian cemetery
- Grove Cemetery239 Main Street, BelfastChristian cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Maine
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, MEVeterans cemetery
- Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery83 Stanley Road, Springvale, MEVeterans cemetery
- Acadia National Cemetery1799 Route 1, Jonesboro, MENational cemetery
- Academy CemeteryLincoln, MEMilitary cemetery
- Togus National CemeteryChelsea, MENational cemetery
- Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Civic Center DriveAugusta, MEVeterans cemetery
- Northern Maine Veterans CemeteryCaribou, MEVeterans cemetery
- Post CemeterySouth Portland, MEMilitary cemetery
Historic cemeteries
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard CemeteryKittery, ME · est. 1820Cemetery
- Eastern CemeteryPortland, MECemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryHoulton, ME · est. 1846Cemetery
- Mitchell-Hatch CemeteryKennebunk, ME · est. 1819Cemetery
- Old Settlers CemeterySouth Portland, ME · est. 1658Cemetery
- Scarborough Memorial CemeteryWest Scarborough, ME · est. 1889Cemetery
- Halde CemeteryFairfield, MECemetery
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Shapleigh83
- Cape Neddick70
- York Harbor65
- Tremont64
- Buxton47
- Eliot42
- Presque Isle40
- Lovell38
- Trenton37
- Boothbay36
- Steep Falls36
- Waterboro31
- Hiram31
- Lewiston30
- Augusta30
- Caribou30
- Phillips30
- Kittery29
- Ogunquit29
- Houlton28
- Phippsburg28
- Richmond28
- Sangerville28
- Freeport26
- Denmark26
- Farmington25
- Bethel25
- Hodgdon25
- Limington24
- Kingfield24
- West Scarborough23
- Belfast23
- North Windham23
- Bridgton23
- Cornish23
- Brunswick22
- Poland22
- Lisbon Falls22
- South Windham22
- Strong22
- Lisbon21
- Saint Albans21
- Patten21
- Kittery Point21
- York Beach20
- New Gloucester20
- Springvale20
- Harrison20
- Newfield20
- West Kennebunk20
- Westbrook19
- Monmouth19
- Palermo19
- Castine19
- Bath18
- Gorham18
- Fort Kent18
- Livermore18
- Porter18
- Easton18
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Maine?
Our directory currently lists 3,284 cemeteries in Maine, across 16 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 Maine?
Yes. We list 11 veterans cemeteries in Maine, 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 Maine?
We list 7 cemeteries in Maine 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 Maine?
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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