Cemeteries in Massachusetts
Our directory lists 2,094 cemeteries in Massachusetts, spread across 14 counties and 402 cities and towns. Identified types include 870 historic cemeteries (42%), 637 municipal cemeteries (30%) and 206 church cemeteries (10%). New Bedford has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 31. The earliest recorded establishment year among Massachusetts listings is 1624. 86 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Central Burying Ground125 Boylston Street, Boston · est. 1756Church cemetery
- Cohasset Central Cemetery25 Joy Place, Cohasset · est. 1705Cemetery
- East Main Street CemeteryMain Street, Dalton · est. 1781Cemetery
- Main Street Cemetery321 Main Street, Dalton · est. 1788Cemetery
- Mountain View Cemetery15 Church Road, ShrewsburyCemetery
- Vine Lake Cemetery625 Main Street, Medfield · est. 1651Municipal cemetery
- Saint Michael Cemetery500 Canterbury Street, BostonCemetery
- Immaculate Conception Cemetery97 Canton Street, Stoughton · est. 1857Catholic cemetery
- Fairview CemeteryDalton · est. 1885Cemetery
- Highland CemeteryBraintree · est. 1751Christian cemetery
- Hingham Cemetery12 South Street, Hingham · est. 1672Cemetery
- Bell Rock CemeteryMalden · est. 1649Cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Massachusetts
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Fort Devens Post CemeteryDevens, MAMilitary cemetery
- Massachusetts National CemeteryPocasset, MANational cemetery
- Phillips Academy CemeteryAndover, MA · est. 1820Military cemetery
- Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial CemeteryAgawam, MAVeterans cemetery
- Holy Cross National CemeteryWare, MANational cemetery
- Massachusetts Veterans Memorial CemeteryWinchendon, MAVeterans cemetery
- Polish National CemeterySpringfield, MANational cemetery
- Polish National CemeteryAcushnet, MANational cemetery
Historic cemeteries
- Central Burying Ground125 Boylston Street, Boston, MA · est. 1756Church cemetery
- Cohasset Central Cemetery25 Joy Place, Cohasset, MA · est. 1705Cemetery
- East Main Street CemeteryMain Street, Dalton, MA · est. 1781Cemetery
- Main Street Cemetery321 Main Street, Dalton, MA · est. 1788Cemetery
- Mountain View Cemetery15 Church Road, Shrewsbury, MACemetery
- Saint Michael Cemetery500 Canterbury Street, Boston, MACemetery
- Vine Lake Cemetery625 Main Street, Medfield, MA · est. 1651Municipal cemetery
- Immaculate Conception Cemetery97 Canton Street, Stoughton, MA · est. 1857Catholic cemetery
Cities with the most cemeteries
- New Bedford31
- Easton29
- Woburn28
- Charlemont24
- Brockton20
- Middleton19
- Bridgewater19
- Stoughton17
- Lowell16
- South Peabody16
- Gloucester16
- Danvers16
- Athol16
- New Marlborough16
- Barre16
- Peabody15
- Nantucket15
- Newburyport13
- Head of Westport13
- North Lakeville13
- Chesterfield13
- Haverhill12
- Taunton12
- Abington12
- Ware12
- Adams12
- Fall River11
- Weymouth11
- Pittsfield11
- Marlborough11
- Greenfield11
- Amesbury11
- Rockland11
- Montague11
- Scituate11
- Sheffield11
- Methuen10
- Westfield10
- Northampton10
- Charlton10
- Freetown10
- West Boylston10
- Walpole10
- Mendon10
- Hubbardston10
- North Pembroke10
- Lanesborough10
- Becket10
- Worcester9
- Chicopee9
- Attleboro9
- North Andover9
- West Springfield9
- Milford9
- Swansea9
- Northbridge9
- Lynnfield9
- Rehoboth9
- Acushnet9
- Blackstone9
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Massachusetts?
Our directory currently lists 2,094 cemeteries in Massachusetts, across 14 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. We list 9 veterans cemeteries in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts?
We list 870 cemeteries in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
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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