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Cemeteries in Hampshire County, MA

Hampshire County, Massachusetts has 89 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 24 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chesterfield (13), Northampton (10) and Ware (10). Among them are 33 historic cemeteries (37%), 27 municipal cemeteries (30%) and 4 church cemeteries (4%).

89
cemeteries
24
towns represented
33
historic
4
church cemeteries
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How Hampshire County compares

Hampshire County has 5.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.9 for Massachusetts, which puts it 5th of 14 Massachusetts counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,438 deaths here in 2024, about 96 for each of the 15 funeral homes we know of (11th of 14 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureHampshire CountyMassachusettsRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.42.95th of 14
Cemeteries per 100 square miles16.926.212th of 14
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,43861,13311th of 14
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery16.229.910th of 14
Funeral homes1550011th of 14
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9612212th of 13
Cremation providers0349th of 14
Monument dealers0318th of 14
Notable burials1875,0349th of 14

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 Massachusetts counties with the figure available. Compare Hampshire County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hampshire County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Hampshire County?

We list 89 cemeteries in Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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