Cemeteries in Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County, New York has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lake Pleasant (4), Edinburg (3) and Tupper Lake (2).
All cemeteries in Hamilton County
- Spruce Hill CemeteryLake PleasantCemetery
- Cedar River CemeteryTupper LakeCemetery
- Col Peck's GraveLake PleasantCemetery
- Fish Mountain CemeteryLake PleasantCemetery
- Holmes CemeteryEdinburgCemetery
- Long Lake CemeteryTupper LakeCemetery
- Love's CemeteryLake PleasantCemetery
- Wadsworth CemeteryEdinburgCemetery
- Washburn CemeteryGloversvilleCemetery
- Willard CemeteryEdinburgCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hamilton County compares
Hamilton County has 19.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 11th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 72 deaths here in 2024, about 72 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (62nd of 62 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hamilton County | New York | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.7 | 2.8 | 11th of 62 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 11.8 | 62nd of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 72 | 161,588 | 62nd of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.2 | 29.0 | 47th of 62 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,484 | 62nd of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 72 | 109 | 48th of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 89 | 26th of 62 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 76 | 37th of 62 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 10,713 | 62nd 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 Hamilton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hamilton County
- Miller Funeral HomeFuneral home · Indian Lake · (518) 648-0011
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 Hamilton County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.