Cemeteries in New Bedford, Massachusetts
There are 31 cemeteries in and around New Bedford, Massachusetts in our directory, in Bristol County. 1 has a New Bedford mailing address; the others are closest to New Bedford of all nearby towns. Identified types include 19 historic cemeteries (61%), 5 municipal cemeteries (16%) and 3 church cemeteries (10%). 2 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of cemeteries near New Bedford
- Pine Grove Cemetery1100 Ashley BoulevardCemetery3.8 mi
- Saint Marys CemeteryNew Bedford · est. 1963Catholic cemetery1.7 mi
- Jewish CemeteryNew BedfordJewish cemetery3.8 mi
- Almy Burial GroundNew BedfordCemetery10 mi
- Ashley CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery10 mi
- Evergreen CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery5.8 mi
- Griffin Street CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery0.5 mi
- Oak Grove CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.1 mi
- Riverside CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.4 mi
- Rural CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.1 mi
- Saint John the Baptist CemeteryNew BedfordCatholic cemetery1.5 mi
- Allens Neck Friends CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery8.7 mi
- Baker CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery6.4 mi
- CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery5.3 mi
- Cemetery 6-FamilyNew BedfordFamily cemetery5.6 mi
- Collins CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery6.6 mi
- Cornell CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery7.6 mi
- Cuttyhunk CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery15 mi
- Hill Meadow CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery7.0 mi
- Peckham West CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.8 mi
- Penikese Island CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery13 mi
- Pierce Lewis CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery5.7 mi
- Russells Mills CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery6.0 mi
- Sacred Heart CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery2.5 mi
- Sacred Heart Old CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.8 mi
- Sherman CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery5.2 mi
- Slocum CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery8.2 mi
- Smith CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery6.2 mi
- Smith Family CemeteryNew BedfordFamily cemetery6.9 mi
- Weeks Family CemeteryNew BedfordFamily cemetery5.0 mi
- Woodside CemeteryNew BedfordCemetery1.9 mi
Cemeteries in nearby cities
More in Massachusetts
- All cemeteries in Bristol County
- All cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Historic Cemeteries in New Bedford (19)
- Municipal Cemeteries in New Bedford (5)
- Church Cemeteries in New Bedford (3)
- Private Cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Public Cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Family Cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Catholic Cemeteries in Massachusetts
- Jewish Cemeteries in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in New Bedford, MA?
We list 31 cemeteries in and around New Bedford. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in New Bedford?
Yes. We have identified 2 Catholic and 1 Jewish cemeteries near New Bedford, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Can I visit cemeteries in New Bedford?
Most public, municipal and church cemeteries welcome visitors during daylight hours. Family cemeteries are often on private land and need the owner's permission. Call ahead for hours, especially on holidays.
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