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Cemeteries in Somerset County, MD

Somerset County, Maryland has 76 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Princess Anne (45), Crisfield (18) and Pocomoke City (12). Among them are 38 church cemeteries (50%), 15 Christian cemeteries (20%) and 9 family cemeteries (12%).

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How Somerset County compares

Somerset County has 30.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.7 for Maryland, which puts it 1st of 24 Maryland counties on this measure. Census estimates count 332 deaths here in 2024, about 66 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (16th of 24 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSomerset CountyMarylandRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents30.12.71st of 24
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.817.55th of 24
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)33254,00523rd of 24
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.431.723rd of 24
Funeral homes529016th of 24
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home6618622nd of 24
Cremation providers04716th of 24
Monument dealers01210th of 24
Notable burials01,39723rd of 24

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 Maryland counties with the figure available. Compare Somerset County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Somerset County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Somerset County?

We list 76 cemeteries in Somerset County, Maryland. 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 Somerset County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Maryland 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 Somerset County?

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

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