Cemeteries in Putnam County, NY
Putnam County, New York has 45 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 14 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lake Carmel (9), Mahopac (6) and Brewster Hill (4). Among them are 13 church cemeteries (29%), 7 Baptist cemeteries (16%) and 2 Methodist cemeteries (4%).
All cemeteries in Putnam County
- Gilead CemeteryCarmel HamletCemetery
- Ballard - Barrett CemeteryMahopacChristian cemetery
- Friars Cemetery at GraymoorHighland FallsEpiscopal cemetery
- Kent - Fishkill Baptist Church CemeteryLake CarmelBaptist cemetery
- Kent Cliffs Baptist Church Burial GroundLake CarmelBaptist cemetery
- Ludingtonville Baptist Church CemeteryLake CarmelBaptist cemetery
- Methodist CemeteryBrewsterMethodist cemetery
- Methodist GraveyardMahopacMethodist cemetery
- Mount Carmel Baptist Church CemeteryCarmelBaptist cemetery
- Old Baptist Burying GroundLake CarmelBaptist cemetery
- Old Baptist CemeteryCarmelBaptist cemetery
- Patterson Baptist Church CemeteryLake CarmelBaptist cemetery
- Presbyterian CemeteryMahopacPresbyterian cemetery
- Saint Lawrence O'Toole Catholic CemeteryBrewsterCatholic cemetery
- Adams Corners CemeteryShrub OakCemetery
- Bailey CemeteryCarmel HamletCemetery
- Ballard Burying Ground CemeteryLake CarmelCemetery
- Barnum CemeteryPutnam LakeCemetery
- Barrett CemeteryMahopacCemetery
- Brush Hollow CemeteryPeach LakeCemetery
- Cold Spring CemeteryCold SpringCemetery
- Crane CemeteryCarmel HamletCemetery
- Drewsclift CemeteryBrewsterCemetery
- Ellis CemeteryCarmel HamletCemetery
- Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement CemeteryHighland FallsCemetery
- Haines Family Burial GroundPeach LakeFamily cemetery
- Hill CemeteryMahopacCemetery
- Kelley CemeteryCarmelCemetery
- King David CemeteryShrub OakCemetery
- Lawson CemeteryShrub OakCemetery
- Maple Avenue CemeteryPawlingCemetery
- Milltown CemeteryBrewster HillCemetery
- Nelsonville CemeteryCold SpringCemetery
- North Highland CemeteryBeaconCemetery
- Old Cold Spring CemeteryCold SpringCemetery
- Raymond Hill CemeteryCarmelCemetery
- Rose Hills CemeteryShrub OakCemetery
- Russell Mead CemeteryLake CarmelCemetery
- Sears Burying GroundBrewster HillCemetery
- Sherwood - Minor CemeteryBrewster HillCemetery
- Smalley Burial GroundLake CarmelCemetery
- Tompkins Corners CemeteryMahopacCemetery
- Townsend - Gilbert CemeteryBrewster HillCemetery
- Union Valley CemeteryHeritage HillsCemetery
- Union and Halstead CemeteryLake CarmelCemetery
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How Putnam County compares
Putnam County has 4.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 43rd of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 829 deaths here in 2024, about 83 for each of the 10 funeral homes we know of (33rd of 62 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Putnam County | New York | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.6 | 2.8 | 43rd of 62 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 19.5 | 11.8 | 13th of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 829 | 161,588 | 33rd of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 18.4 | 29.0 | 21st of 62 |
| Funeral homes | 10 | 1,484 | 33rd of 62 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 83 | 109 | 39th of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 89 | 26th of 62 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 76 | 17th of 62 |
| Notable burials | 22 | 10,713 | 45th 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 Putnam County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Putnam County
- Balsamo-Codovano Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carmel
- Balsamo-Cordovano Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carmel · (845) 225-2144
- Beecher Funeral HomeFuneral home · Brewster · (845) 279-3615
- Cargain Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mahopac · (845) 628-5655
- Cargain Funeral Homes Inc.Funeral home · Carmel · (845) 225-3672
- Clinton Inc Funeral HomesFuneral home · Cold Spring · (845) 265-3333
- Dwyer Funeral HomeFuneral home · Patterson · (845) 878-3161
- Heritage Funeral HomeFuneral home · Putnam Valley · (845) 526-3000
- Joseph J Smith Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mahopac · (845) 621-1992
- William F. Hogan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Highland Falls · (845) 446-2868
- Putnam County MonumentsMonument dealer · Carmel · (845) 200-7615
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 Putnam County?
We list 45 cemeteries in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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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