Cemeteries in New Hampshire
Our directory lists 1,113 cemeteries in New Hampshire, spread across 10 counties and 177 cities and towns. Identified types include 47 church cemeteries (4%), 39 municipal cemeteries (4%) and 21 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
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire has 7.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 17th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 14,140 deaths here in 2024, about 179 for each of the 79 funeral homes we know of (40th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | New Hampshire | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.9 | 5.3 | 17th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 12.4 | 5.1 | 16th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 14,140 | 3,086,925 | 41st of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.7 | 17.2 | 33rd of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 79 | 21,457 | 40th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 179 | 144 | 15th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 27 | 3,611 | 33rd of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 8 | 1,091 | 34th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 422 | 68,091 | 33rd of 51 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among states and DC with the figure available. Compare New Hampshire with other places.
Notable people buried in New Hampshire
Wikidata records 422 notable people as buried in 107 New Hampshire cemeteries. The best documented:
- Franklin Pierce1804-1869President of the United States from 1853 to 1857Old North Cemetery, Concord, NH
- Alan Shepard1923-1998American astronaut, first American in space, lunar explorerForest Hill Cemetery, Derry Village, NH
- Harlow Shapley1885-1972American astronomerNorth Cemetery, Peterborough, NH
- Claude Rains1889-1967British actorRed Hill Cemetery, Center Harbor, NH
- Ralph H. Baer1922-2014German-born American inventor and engineerHebrew Cemetery, Manchester, NH
- Jane Pierce1806-1863First Lady of the United States from 1853 to 1857Old North Cemetery, Concord, NH
- Ogden Nash1902-1971American poetEast Cemetery, North Hampton, NH
- Edward MacDowell1860-1908American composerMacDowell Cemetery, Peterborough, NH
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Lee48
- Durham40
- Rye29
- Wakefield29
- Lebanon22
- Sandwich22
- Barrington21
- Manchester18
- Nashua18
- Newmarket16
- Tuftonboro16
- Northwood14
- Enfield14
- Allenstown14
- Claremont13
- Epsom13
- Barnstead13
- Gilmanton13
- Dover12
- Rochester12
- Weare12
- Hillsborough12
- Woodsville12
- Keene11
- Portsmouth11
- Littleton11
- Peterborough11
- Sanbornville11
- Laconia10
- Strafford10
- Concord9
- New Durham9
- Henniker9
- Rumney9
- Pittsfield9
- Antrim9
- Effingham9
- East Concord8
- Londonderry8
- Bow Bog8
- Hudson8
- Moultonborough8
- Candia8
- Tamworth8
- Richmond8
- Whitefield8
- Pelham7
- Exeter7
- Milford7
- Franklin7
- Ossipee7
- Sunapee7
- Chichester7
- Alstead7
- Sutton7
- Hampton6
- Plymouth6
- Epping6
- Freedom6
- New Castle6
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in New Hampshire?
Our directory currently lists 1,113 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.
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