Cemeteries in Bronx County, NY
Bronx County, New York has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near The Bronx (6), Yonkers (2) and Manhattan (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (23%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (15%) and 1 Christian cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Bronx County
- Saint Raymond Cemetery2600 Lafayette Avenue · BronxCatholic cemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryThe BronxCemetery
- Enslaved African and Kingsbridge Burial GroundsYonkersCemetery
- Jesuit Cemetery, Fordham UniversityThe BronxCatholic cemetery
- Old West Farms Soldiers CemeteryThe BronxChristian cemetery
- Old Saint Raymond's CemeteryThe BronxCemetery
- Pelham CemeteryThe BronxCemetery
- Potters FieldKings PointCemetery
- Potters FieldManorhavenCemetery
- Potters Field Burial GroundNew RochelleCemetery
- Saint Anns CemeteryManhattanCemetery
- Saint Peter's CemeteryThe BronxCemetery
- Van Cortlandt Family VaultYonkersCemetery
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Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Bronx County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Bronx County, New York. 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 Bronx County kept?
Death certificates are held by the New York 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 Bronx County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. New York law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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