Cemeteries in Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County, New Jersey has 32 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 12 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sussex (9), Newton (6) and Franklin (4). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (9%), 1 Jewish cemetery (3%) and 1 memorial park (3%).
All cemeteries in Sussex County
- Eternal Sunset Memorial ParkSpartaMemorial park
- Old Clove Church CemeterySussexChristian cemetery
- Tranquility CemeteryMaple Lane Road · Budd LakeCemetery
- Frankford Plains CemeteryNewtonCemetery
- Hardyston CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Newton CemeteryNewtonCemetery
- Wallpack CemeteryCrandon LakesCemetery
- Wantage CemeterySussexCemetery
- Sons of Israel CemeteryFranklinJewish cemetery
- St Joseph CemeteryNewtonCatholic cemetery
- Abbey Glen Pet CemeteryNewtonPet cemetery
- Beemerville CemeterySussexCemetery
- Branchville CemeteryNewtonCemetery
- Brink - Colesville CemeterySussexCemetery
- Canistear CemeteryWest MilfordCemetery
- Colby Family CemeteryHopatcong HillsFamily cemetery
- Decker CemeterySussexCemetery
- Deckertown CemeterySussexCemetery
- Drew CemetaryVernon ValleyCemetery
- Fairview CemeterySussexCemetery
- Glenwood CemeteryVernon ValleyCemetery
- Hainesville CemeteryCrandon LakesCemetery
- Immaculate Conception CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Layton CemeteryCrandon LakesCemetery
- Lower Wall Pack CemeteryHardwickCemetery
- North Hardyston Cemetery Annex WestFranklinCemetery
- Old Minisink Reformed Dutch CemeterySussexCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryNewtonCemetery
- Saint Thomas CemeteryOgdensburgCemetery
- Union CemeterySussexCemetery
- Vaughn CemeterySpartaCemetery
- Williamsville CemetaryHighland LakeCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sussex County compares
Sussex County has 2.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.9 for New Jersey, which puts it 4th of 21 New Jersey counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,378 deaths here in 2024, about 153 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (20th of 21 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sussex County | New Jersey | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.2 | 0.9 | 4th of 21 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.2 | 12.0 | 18th of 21 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,378 | 75,189 | 17th of 21 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 43.1 | 85.4 | 17th of 21 |
| Funeral homes | 9 | 663 | 20th of 21 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 153 | 113 | 3rd of 21 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 49 | 17th of 21 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 41 | 12th of 21 |
| Notable burials | 12 | 1,938 | 16th 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 Sussex County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sussex County
- F John Ramsey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Franklin · (973) 827-7050
- Ferguson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Sussex · (973) 875-4941
- Ferguson-Vernon Funeral HomeFuneral home · Vernon Center · (973) 827-6600
- Goble Funeral HomeFuneral home · Sparta · (973) 729-5530
- Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newton · (973) 383-5200
- J L Apter Jewish Memorial ChapelFuneral chapel · Newton · (973) 383-3333
- Pinkel Funeral Home, Inc.Funeral home · Sussex · (973) 875-3272
- Smith-McCracken Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newton · (973) 383-4600
- Wood Funeral HomeFuneral home · Branchville · (973) 948-3030
- Sussex County Monument CompanyMonument dealer · Franklin · (973) 827-9878
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Sussex County?
We list 32 cemeteries in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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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