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Cemeteries in Somerset County, NJ

Somerset County, New Jersey has 59 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 28 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hillsborough (6), Bedminster (5) and Weston (5). Among them are 23 church cemeteries (39%), 6 Christian cemeteries (10%) and 4 Presbyterian cemeteries (7%).

59
cemeteries
28
towns represented
1
historic
23
church cemeteries
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How Somerset County compares

Somerset County has 1.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.9 for New Jersey, which puts it 6th of 21 New Jersey counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,508 deaths here in 2024, about 132 for each of the 19 funeral homes we know of (14th of 21 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSomerset CountyNew JerseyRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.70.96th of 21
Cemeteries per 100 square miles19.512.07th of 21
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,50875,18915th of 21
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery42.585.418th of 21
Funeral homes1966314th of 21
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1321137th of 21
Cremation providers14913th of 21
Monument dealers2418th of 21
Notable burials2471,9384th 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 Somerset County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Somerset County?

We list 59 cemeteries in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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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