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Cemeteries in Worcester County, MA

Worcester County, Massachusetts has 335 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 65 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Barre (16), Athol (11) and West Boylston (10). Among them are 117 municipal cemeteries (35%), 110 historic cemeteries (33%) and 29 church cemeteries (9%).

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110

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Worcester County?

We list 335 cemeteries in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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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