Cemeteries in Brooklyn, New York
There are 9 cemeteries in and around Brooklyn, New York in our directory, in Kings County. 3 have a Brooklyn mailing address; the others are closest to Brooklyn of all nearby towns. Identified types include 3 church cemeteries (33%), 2 historic cemeteries (22%) and 1 Jewish cemetery (11%). Listed addresses span 5 ZIP codes. 6 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of cemeteries near Brooklyn
- Cypress Hills National Cemetery625 Jamaica AvenueNational cemetery4.4 mi
- Washington Cemetery5400 Bay Parkway · est. 1850Jewish cemetery2.5 mi
- Holy Cross Cemetery3620 Tilden AvenueCatholic cemetery0.6 mi
- Canarsie Cemetery1370 Remsen AvenueCemetery2.6 mi
- Flatbush African Burial Ground2286 Church AvenueCemetery0.3 mi
- Green - Wood CemeteryBrooklynCemetery2.2 mi
- Old Gravesend CemeteryBrooklynCemetery4.0 mi
- Quaker CemeteryBrooklynQuaker cemetery1.4 mi
- Old New Utrecht CemeteryBrooklynCemetery4.0 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Brooklyn, NY?
We list 9 cemeteries in and around Brooklyn. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Brooklyn?
Yes. We have identified 1 Jewish, 1 Catholic and 1 Quaker cemeteries near Brooklyn, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Is there a veterans cemetery near Brooklyn?
Yes, we list 1 veterans cemetery near Brooklyn. Check eligibility with the VA National Cemetery Administration or the state veterans affairs office before planning a burial.
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