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Cemeteries in Franklin County, NY

Franklin County, New York has 83 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Malone (54), Fort Covington Hamlet (15) and Saranac Lake (10). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (10%), 3 Catholic cemeteries (4%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (2%).

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How Franklin County compares

Franklin County has 17.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 14th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 548 deaths here in 2024, about 78 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (48th of 62 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureFranklin CountyNew YorkRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents17.62.814th of 62
Cemeteries per 100 square miles5.111.859th of 62
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)548161,58852nd of 62
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.629.051st of 62
Funeral homes71,48448th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home7810944th of 62
Cremation providers08926th of 62
Monument dealers07637th of 62
Notable burials1810,71348th of 62

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 York counties with the figure available. Compare Franklin County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Franklin County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Franklin County?

We list 83 cemeteries in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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