Cemeteries in Maryland
Our directory lists 1,704 cemeteries in Maryland, spread across 24 counties and 288 cities and towns. Identified types include 699 church cemeteries (41%), 280 Christian cemeteries (16%) and 140 Methodist cemeteries (8%). Hebron has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 65. The earliest recorded establishment year among Maryland listings is 1750. 34 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Maryland
- Gate of Heaven Cemetery13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring · est. 1956Catholic cemetery
- Green Mount Cemetery1501 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore · est. 1839Cemetery
- George Washington Cemetery9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi · est. 1929Cemetery
- Aspin Hill Memorial Park13630 Georgia Avenue, Silver SpringMemorial park
- Holy Rosary Cemetery7305 German Hill Road, BaltimoreCatholic cemetery
- Oak Lawn Cemetery7225 Eastern Avenue, Highlandtown · est. 1903Cemetery
- Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens12800 Veirs Mill Road, North BethesdaMemorial park
- Glade CemeteryEyler Court, Walkersville · est. 1750Cemetery
- Mount Lebanon Cemetery9304 Adelphi Road, AdelphiJewish cemetery
- Resurrection Cemetery8000 Woodyard Road, ClintonCatholic cemetery
- Gardens of Faith Cemetery5598 Trumps Mill Road, RaspeburgCemetery
- Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum2406 Ridge Road, Windsor MillNatural burial ground
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Maryland
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Loudon Park National CemeteryVioletville, MD · est. 1853National cemetery
- Baltimore National CemeteryTen Hills, MDNational cemetery
- Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery14205 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MDVeterans cemetery
- Annapolis National CemeteryAnnapolis, MDNational cemetery
- Garrison Forest Veterans CemeteryOwings Mills, MDVeterans cemetery
- Antietam National CemeteryKeedysville, MDNational cemetery
- U.S. Naval Academy CemeteryNaval Academy, MDMilitary cemetery
- Eastern Shore Veterans CemeteryHurlock, MDVeterans cemetery
Historic cemeteries
- Green Mount Cemetery1501 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD · est. 1839Cemetery
- Glade CemeteryEyler Court, Walkersville, MD · est. 1750Cemetery
- Loudon Park National CemeteryVioletville, MD · est. 1853National cemetery
- New Cathedral CemeteryRognel Heights, MD · est. 1871Catholic cemetery
- Tuckahoe Friends Meeting House Burying GroundEaston, MDQuaker cemetery
- Israel Creek CemeteryWalkersville, MD · est. 1817Cemetery
- Beanes CemeteryUpper Marlboro, MDCemetery
- Doverbrook CemeteryEaston, MDCemetery
How Maryland compares
Maryland has 2.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 38th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 54,005 deaths here in 2024, about 186 for each of the 290 funeral homes we know of (27th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Maryland | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 5.3 | 38th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 17.5 | 5.1 | 11th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 54,005 | 3,086,925 | 22nd of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 31.7 | 17.2 | 15th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 290 | 21,457 | 27th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 186 | 144 | 13th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 47 | 3,611 | 25th of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 12 | 1,091 | 31st of 51 |
| Notable burials | 1,397 | 68,091 | 11th 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 Maryland with other places.
Notable people buried in Maryland
Wikidata records 1,397 notable people as buried in 122 Maryland cemeteries. The best documented:
- John McCain1936-2018American politicianU.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Naval Academy, MD
- Rachel Carson1907-1964American marine biologist and conservationistParklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, North Bethesda, MD
- Spiro Agnew1918-1996Vice president of the United States from 1969 to 1973Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
- H. L. Mencken1880-1956American journalist and writerLoudon Park National Cemetery, Violetville, MD
- John Wilkes Booth1838-1865American stage actor and assassinGreen Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, MD
- Christian B. Anfinsen1916-1995American biochemistBeth Tfiloh Cemetery, Woodlawn, MD
- Robert Mueller1944-2026American attorney and sixth director of the FBIDruid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, MD
- Bill Anders1933-2024American astronaut and lunar explorerU.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Naval Academy, MD
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Hebron65
- Princess Anne50
- Chestertown48
- Salisbury38
- Hurlock35
- Cambridge33
- Pocomoke City31
- Easton29
- Saint Michaels27
- Eldersburg25
- Mountain Lake Park24
- Bel Air North23
- Frostburg23
- Cumberland22
- Elkton21
- Jarrettsville21
- Federalsburg21
- New Windsor21
- Westminster20
- Denton20
- Trappe20
- Baltimore19
- Greensboro19
- Reisterstown18
- Taneytown18
- Crisfield18
- Oakland18
- Snow Hill17
- Manchester16
- Westernport16
- Centreville14
- Rising Sun14
- Hancock14
- Brunswick13
- Fruitland13
- Grasonville13
- Pittsville13
- Rock Hall13
- La Plata12
- Myersville12
- Dundalk11
- Havre de Grace11
- Berlin11
- Wilson-Conococheague11
- Ridgely11
- Keedysville11
- Hampstead10
- Emmitsburg10
- Smithsburg10
- Prince Frederick10
- Hagerstown9
- Odenton9
- Rosedale9
- Thurmont9
- Walkersville9
- Woodlawn8
- California8
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates8
- Indian Head8
- Long Beach8
Cemeteries by county
- Allegany County57
- Anne Arundel County95
- Baltimore City55
- Baltimore County116
- Calvert County31
- Caroline County73
- Carroll County113
- Cecil County48
- Charles County41
- Dorchester County93
- Frederick County118
- Garrett County66
- Harford County74
- Howard County41
- Kent County51
- Montgomery County54
- Prince George's County83
- Queen Anne's County54
- Somerset County76
- St. Mary's County31
- Talbot County75
- Washington County78
- Wicomico County117
- Worcester County64
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Maryland?
Our directory currently lists 1,704 cemeteries in Maryland, across 24 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 Maryland?
Yes. We list 13 veterans cemeteries in Maryland, 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 Maryland?
We list 10 cemeteries in Maryland 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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