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Cemeteries in Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County, Maine has 238 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 35 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Augusta (30), Monmouth (17) and Gardiner (12). Among them are 17 church cemeteries (7%), 8 Christian cemeteries (3%) and 5 family cemeteries (2%).

238
cemeteries
35
towns represented
1
historic
17
church cemeteries
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How Kennebec County compares

Kennebec County has 18.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 23.1 for Maine, which puts it 12th of 16 Maine counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,551 deaths here in 2024, about 119 for each of the 13 funeral homes we know of (4th of 16 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureKennebec CountyMaineRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents18.523.112th of 16
Cemeteries per 100 square miles27.410.56th of 16
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,55116,7664th of 16
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.55.26th of 16
Funeral homes131174th of 16
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11914314th of 16
Cremation providers1173rd of 16
Monument dealers034th of 16
Notable burials785892nd of 16

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 Maine counties with the figure available. Compare Kennebec County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Kennebec County?

We list 238 cemeteries in Kennebec County, Maine. 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 Kennebec County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Maine 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 Kennebec County?

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

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