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Cemeteries in Franklin County, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts has 140 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 24 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Charlemont (22), Greenfield (11) and Montague (11). Among them are 62 historic cemeteries (44%), 47 municipal cemeteries (34%) and 3 church cemeteries (2%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Franklin County?

We list 140 cemeteries in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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