Central Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts
About Central Burying Ground
Central Burying Ground is a church cemetery in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was established in 1756. It is operated by Boston Parks & Recreation Department. The grounds sit at about 33 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 600077. The nearest other listed cemetery is Granary Burying Ground, about 0.4 mi away.
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42.35289, -71.06592
What Central Burying Ground offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
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- Bunker Hill Burying GroundCharlestown, MACemetery1.8 mi
- St Francis De Sales CemeteryCharlestown, MACemetery2.0 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Burying Ground located?
Central Burying Ground is at 125 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02108 in Suffolk County. GPS coordinates: 42.35289, -71.06592.
What are the visiting hours of Central Burying Ground?
The recorded hours are: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery at (617) 635-7361.
How do I find a grave at Central Burying Ground?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps ((617) 635-7361). Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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