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Cemeteries in Essex County, MA

Essex County, Massachusetts has 246 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 35 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Middleton (19), Danvers (16) and Gloucester (16). Among them are 128 historic cemeteries (52%), 80 municipal cemeteries (33%) and 28 church cemeteries (11%).

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128

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Essex County?

We list 246 cemeteries in Essex County, Massachusetts. 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 Essex County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Massachusetts 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 Essex County?

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

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