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Cemeteries in Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket County, Massachusetts has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 3 church cemeteries (20%), 2 municipal cemeteries (13%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (7%).

15
cemeteries
1
towns represented
1
historic
3
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Nantucket County

Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Nantucket County?

We list 15 cemeteries in Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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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