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Cemeteries in Burlington County, NJ

Burlington County, New Jersey has 54 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 26 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mount Holly (8), Mystic Island (4) and Burlington (4). Among them are 16 church cemeteries (30%), 4 Methodist cemeteries (7%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (6%).

54
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26
towns represented
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historic
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All cemeteries in Burlington County

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How Burlington County compares

Burlington County has 1.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.9 for New Jersey, which puts it 11th of 21 New Jersey counties on this measure. Census estimates count 4,154 deaths here in 2024, about 109 for each of the 38 funeral homes we know of (10th of 21 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureBurlington CountyNew JerseyRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.10.911th of 21
Cemeteries per 100 square miles6.812.017th of 21
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)4,15475,1897th of 21
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery76.985.411th of 21
Funeral homes3866310th of 21
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10911314th of 21
Cremation providers2498th of 21
Monument dealers04117th of 21
Notable burials411,93811th of 21

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 Jersey counties with the figure available. Compare Burlington County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Burlington County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Burlington County?

We list 54 cemeteries in Burlington County, New Jersey. 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 Burlington County kept?

Death certificates are held by the New Jersey 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 Burlington County?

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

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