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Cemeteries in Nassau County, NY

Nassau County, New York has 92 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 44 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Oyster Bay (13), Oyster Bay Cove (6) and Elmont (6). Among them are 59 historic cemeteries (64%), 33 church cemeteries (36%) and 12 Christian cemeteries (13%).

92
cemeteries
44
towns represented
59
historic
33
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Nassau County?

We list 92 cemeteries in Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau 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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