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Cemeteries in Rockland County, NY

Rockland County, New York has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 19 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Haverstraw (5), Thiells (3) and Blauvelt (2). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (16%), 1 historic cemetery (3%) and 1 veterans cemetery (3%).

31
cemeteries
19
towns represented
1
historic
5
church cemeteries
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How Rockland County compares

Rockland County has 0.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 56th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,199 deaths here in 2024, about 105 for each of the 21 funeral homes we know of (18th of 62 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRockland CountyNew YorkRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents0.92.856th of 62
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.911.815th of 62
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,199161,58818th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery70.929.07th of 62
Funeral homes211,48418th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10510919th of 62
Cremation providers08926th of 62
Monument dealers3766th of 62
Notable burials6510,71319th 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 Rockland County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Rockland County?

We list 31 cemeteries in Rockland 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 Rockland 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 Rockland 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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