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Cemeteries in Erie County, NY

Erie County, New York has 148 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 34 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Cheektowaga (14), Boston (11) and North Collins (8). Among them are 30 church cemeteries (20%), 12 Catholic cemeteries (8%) and 5 Lutheran cemeteries (3%).

148
cemeteries
34
towns represented
2
historic
30
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Erie County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Erie County?

We list 148 cemeteries in Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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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