Cemeteries in Maine
Our directory lists 3,244 cemeteries in Maine, spread across 16 counties and 269 cities and towns. Identified types include 178 church cemeteries (5%), 88 Christian cemeteries (3%) and 70 family cemeteries (2%). Shapleigh has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 80. 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
How Maine compares
Maine has 23.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 3rd of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 16,766 deaths here in 2024, about 143 for each of the 117 funeral homes we know of (37th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Maine | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 23.1 | 5.3 | 3rd of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 10.5 | 5.1 | 24th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 16,766 | 3,086,925 | 39th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.2 | 17.2 | 48th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 117 | 21,457 | 37th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 143 | 144 | 23rd of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 17 | 3,611 | 42nd of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 3 | 1,091 | 43rd of 51 |
| Notable burials | 589 | 68,091 | 25th 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 Maine with other places.
Notable people buried in Maine
Wikidata records 589 notable people as buried in 151 Maine cemeteries. The best documented:
- Marguerite Yourcenar1903-1987French novelist and essayistBrookside Cemetery, Trenton, ME
- Hannibal Hamlin1809-1891Vice President of the United States from 1861 to 1865Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, ME
- Samantha Smith1972-1985American peace activist and child actressEstabrook Cemetery, Hodgdon, ME
- Andrew Wyeth1917-2009American visual artistHathorn Cemetery, Cushing, ME
- Berenice Abbott1898-1991American photographerNew Blanchard Cemetery, Sangerville, ME
- Mary McCarthy1912-1989American writerCastine Town Cemetery, Castine, ME
- Edwin Arlington Robinson1869-1935American poetOak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, ME
- Rudy Vallée1901-1986American singer, actor, and entertainerSaint Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook, ME
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Shapleigh80
- Cape Neddick67
- Tremont64
- York Harbor60
- Buxton47
- Presque Isle40
- Eliot40
- Lovell38
- Trenton37
- Boothbay36
- Steep Falls36
- Waterboro31
- Augusta30
- Phillips30
- Lewiston29
- Hiram29
- Caribou28
- Houlton28
- Kittery28
- Phippsburg28
- Richmond28
- Sangerville28
- Ogunquit28
- Denmark26
- Farmington25
- Bethel25
- Limington24
- Freeport24
- Hodgdon24
- Kingfield24
- West Scarborough23
- Belfast23
- North Windham23
- Bridgton23
- Cornish23
- Brunswick22
- Poland22
- Lisbon Falls22
- Strong22
- Lisbon21
- Saint Albans21
- South Windham21
- Patten21
- York Beach20
- New Gloucester20
- Springvale20
- Harrison20
- Newfield20
- Monmouth19
- Palermo19
- West Kennebunk19
- Castine19
- Westbrook18
- Bath18
- Gorham18
- Fort Kent18
- Livermore18
- Porter18
- Easton18
- Hebron18
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Maine?
Our directory currently lists 3,244 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 10 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.
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