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Cemeteries in Suffolk County, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts has 54 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 25 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Boston (7), West Roxbury (5) and Roslindale (4). Among them are 40 historic cemeteries (74%), 24 municipal cemeteries (44%) and 11 church cemeteries (20%).

54
cemeteries
25
towns represented
40
historic
11
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Suffolk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Suffolk County?

We list 54 cemeteries in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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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