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Cemeteries in Plymouth County, MA

Plymouth County, Massachusetts has 220 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 45 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Brockton (19), Bridgewater (19) and North Lakeville (13). Among them are 87 historic cemeteries (40%), 43 municipal cemeteries (20%) and 20 church cemeteries (9%).

220
cemeteries
45
towns represented
87
historic
20
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Plymouth County?

We list 220 cemeteries in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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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