Cemeteries in New Hampshire
Our directory lists 1,123 cemeteries in New Hampshire, spread across 10 counties and 177 cities and towns. Identified types include 47 church cemeteries (4%), 39 municipal cemeteries (3%) and 22 family cemeteries (2%). Lee has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 48. The earliest recorded establishment year among New Hampshire listings is 1600. 22 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in New Hampshire
- Exeter Cemetery49 Linden Street, Exeter · est. 1843Cemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryMain Street, KeeneCatholic cemetery
- Cole Cemetery108 Great Brook Road, LebanonCemetery
- Mascoma Cemetery685 Dartmouth College Highway, LebanonCemetery
- Maple Lane Cemetery4 Emery Lane, StrathamMunicipal cemetery
- Maple Street Cemetery42 Maple Street, BethlehemCemetery
- Woodlawn Cemetery101 Kinsley Street, NashuaCemetery
- Hurricane Road CemeteryHurricane Road, KeeneCemetery
- Washington CemeteryWashington Street, KeeneCemetery
- Central CemeteryRyeChristian cemetery
- West Canaan CemeterySouth Road, CanaanCemetery
- Harmony Hill Cemetery4 Emery Lane, StrathamMunicipal cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in New Hampshire
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
Historic cemeteries
- Exeter Cemetery49 Linden Street, Exeter, NH · est. 1843Cemetery
- High Street CemeteryHampton, NH · est. 1859Cemetery
- Ring Swamp CemeteryHampton, NH · est. 1797Cemetery
- Second Burial GroundExeter, NH · est. 1600Cemetery
- Lyon Cemetery46 Pulpit Rock Road, Pelham, NHCemetery
- Capt. John Smith MonumentRye, NHCemetery
- Ham CemeteryRaymond, NH · est. 1750Cemetery
- Lawrence CemeteryHollis, NHCemetery
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Lee48
- Durham41
- Rye30
- Wakefield29
- Lebanon22
- Sandwich22
- Barrington21
- Manchester19
- Nashua18
- Newmarket16
- Tuftonboro16
- Northwood14
- Enfield14
- Allenstown14
- Claremont13
- Epsom13
- Barnstead13
- Gilmanton13
- Dover12
- Rochester12
- Laconia12
- Weare12
- Hillsborough12
- Woodsville12
- Keene11
- Portsmouth11
- Littleton11
- Strafford11
- Peterborough11
- Sanbornville11
- Concord9
- Londonderry9
- New Durham9
- Henniker9
- Rumney9
- Pittsfield9
- Antrim9
- Effingham9
- East Concord8
- Bow Bog8
- Hudson8
- Moultonborough8
- Candia8
- Tamworth8
- Richmond8
- Whitefield8
- Pelham7
- Exeter7
- Milford7
- Franklin7
- Ossipee7
- Sunapee7
- Chichester7
- Alstead7
- Sutton7
- Hampton6
- Plymouth6
- Bristol6
- Epping6
- Freedom6
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in New Hampshire?
Our directory currently lists 1,123 cemeteries in New Hampshire, across 10 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in New Hampshire?
Yes. We list 1 veterans cemetery in New Hampshire, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in New Hampshire?
We list 9 cemeteries in New Hampshire with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in New Hampshire?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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