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Cemeteries in Rockingham County, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire has 183 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 39 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rye (29), Portsmouth (11) and Northwood (9). Among them are 12 family cemeteries (7%), 10 municipal cemeteries (5%) and 7 historic cemeteries (4%).

183
cemeteries
39
towns represented
7
historic
6
church cemeteries
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How Rockingham County compares

Rockingham County has 5.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.9 for New Hampshire, which puts it 9th of 10 New Hampshire counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,862 deaths here in 2024, about 318 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 10 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRockingham CountyNew HampshireRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.77.99th of 10
Cemeteries per 100 square miles26.312.42nd of 10
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,86214,1402nd of 10
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery15.612.72nd of 10
Funeral homes9793rd of 10
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home3181791st of 10
Cremation providers9271st of 10
Monument dealers381st of 10
Notable burials794222nd of 10

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 New Hampshire counties with the figure available. Compare Rockingham County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Rockingham County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Rockingham County?

We list 183 cemeteries in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. 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 Rockingham County kept?

Death certificates are held by the New Hampshire 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 Rockingham County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. New Hampshire law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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