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Cemeteries in Strafford County, NH

Strafford County, New Hampshire has 185 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 15 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lee (47), Durham (40) and Barrington (21). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (3%), 4 municipal cemeteries (2%) and 1 Quaker cemetery (1%).

185
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15
towns represented
0
historic
5
church cemeteries
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How Strafford County compares

Strafford County has 13.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.9 for New Hampshire, which puts it 2nd of 10 New Hampshire counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,320 deaths here in 2024, about 165 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (5th of 10 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureStrafford CountyNew HampshireRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents13.87.92nd of 10
Cemeteries per 100 square miles50.312.41st of 10
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,32014,1404th of 10
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery7.112.79th of 10
Funeral homes8795th of 10
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1651796th of 10
Cremation providers2274th of 10
Monument dealers086th of 10
Notable burials374225th 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 Strafford County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Strafford County?

We list 185 cemeteries in Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford 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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