Cemeteries in Washington County, ME
Washington County, Maine has 46 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Calais (11), Addison (8) and Eastport (8). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (7%), 2 Christian cemeteries (4%) and 1 veterans cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Washington County
- Acadia National Cemetery1799 Route 1 · JonesboroNational cemetery
- Court Street Cemetery146 Court Street · MachiasChristian cemetery
- Bayside Cemetery5 Cemetery Road · EastportCemetery
- Bayview Cemetery1756 Mason Bay Road · JonesportCemetery
- Longfellow Cemetery389 Court Street · MachiasCemetery
- Old Crawford CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Pleasant River CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Princeton CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Saint Ann's CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- O'Brien CemeteryMachiasChristian cemetery
- Bay View CemeteryMachiasportCemetery
- Brewer CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Brookton CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Calais CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Church Hill CemeteryAddisonChurch cemetery
- Columbia CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Damon Ridge CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Dennysville CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Eaton CemeteryHoultonCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryCherryfieldCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryMilbridgeCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Flat Bay CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Forest Hill CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Forest Hills CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Great Cove CemeteryMachiasCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryJonesportCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryMachiasCemetery
- Hilltop CemeteryHodgdonCemetery
- Indian River CemeteryJonesportCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Leland CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Lubec CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Mailey Hill CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Mary Look CemeteryMachiasportCemetery
- Merritt CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- Morse CemeteryCherryfieldCemetery
- Old Cutler CemeteryMachiasportCemetery
- Pleasant Point CemeteryEastportCemetery
- Rock Maple CemeteryCherryfieldCemetery
- Round Pond CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- Saint Annes CemeteryCalaisCemetery
- The GraveyardJonesportCemetery
- Wescogus CemeteryAddisonCemetery
- West Lubec Split Hill CemeteryEastportCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Washington County compares
Washington County has 14.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 23.1 for Maine, which puts it 14th of 16 Maine counties on this measure. Census estimates count 604 deaths here in 2024, about 151 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (9th of 16 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Washington County | Maine | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 14.7 | 23.1 | 14th of 16 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.8 | 10.5 | 15th of 16 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 604 | 16,766 | 10th of 16 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 13.1 | 5.2 | 1st of 16 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 117 | 9th of 16 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 151 | 143 | 8th of 16 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 17 | 11th of 16 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 3 | 4th of 16 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 589 | 13th 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 Washington County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washington County
- Bragdon-Kelley Funeral HomesFuneral home · Milbridge · (207) 546-2435
- Bragdon-kelley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Machias · (207) 255-3985
- Mays Funeral HomeFuneral home · Calais · (207) 454-3141
- Mays Funeral HomeFuneral home · Eastport · (207) 853-4240
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Washington County?
We list 46 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.