Cemeteries in Maryland
Our directory lists 1,722 cemeteries in Maryland, spread across 24 counties and 288 cities and towns. Identified types include 703 church cemeteries (41%), 281 Christian cemeteries (16%) and 142 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
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Hebron65
- Princess Anne50
- Chestertown48
- Salisbury39
- Hurlock35
- Cambridge33
- Pocomoke City31
- Easton29
- Saint Michaels27
- Eldersburg25
- Bel Air North24
- Mountain Lake Park24
- Frostburg23
- Cumberland22
- Elkton21
- Jarrettsville21
- Federalsburg21
- New Windsor21
- Westminster20
- Denton20
- Trappe20
- Baltimore19
- Reisterstown19
- Greensboro19
- Taneytown18
- Crisfield18
- Snow Hill18
- Oakland18
- Manchester16
- Westernport16
- Centreville14
- Rising Sun14
- Hancock14
- Brunswick13
- Fruitland13
- Grasonville13
- Pittsville13
- Rock Hall13
- La Plata12
- Berlin12
- Myersville12
- Dundalk11
- Havre de Grace11
- Emmitsburg11
- Wilson-Conococheague11
- Ridgely11
- Keedysville11
- Hampstead10
- Smithsburg10
- Prince Frederick10
- Hagerstown9
- Odenton9
- Rosedale9
- Thurmont9
- Walkersville9
- Woodlawn8
- California8
- Lexington Park8
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates8
- Indian Head8
Cemeteries by county
- Allegany County57
- Anne Arundel County97
- Baltimore City56
- Baltimore County119
- Calvert County32
- Caroline County73
- Carroll County114
- Cecil County48
- Charles County41
- Dorchester County93
- Frederick County121
- Garrett County66
- Harford County75
- Howard County41
- Kent County51
- Montgomery County56
- Prince George's County83
- Queen Anne's County54
- Somerset County76
- St. Mary's County32
- Talbot County75
- Washington County78
- Wicomico County118
- Worcester County66
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Maryland?
Our directory currently lists 1,722 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 14 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.
How do I find where someone is buried in Maryland?
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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