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Cemeteries in Schenectady County, NY

Schenectady County, New York has 63 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Schenectady (20), Braman Corners (14) and Rotterdam (12). Among them are 17 church cemeteries (27%), 6 Jewish cemeteries (10%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (5%).

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How Schenectady County compares

Schenectady County has 3.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 47th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,662 deaths here in 2024, about 119 for each of the 14 funeral homes we know of (27th of 62 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSchenectady CountyNew YorkRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.92.847th of 62
Cemeteries per 100 square miles30.811.85th of 62
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,662161,58821st of 62
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery26.429.016th of 62
Funeral homes141,48427th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11910913th of 62
Cremation providers08926th of 62
Monument dealers17617th of 62
Notable burials4310,71329th 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 Schenectady County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Schenectady County?

We list 63 cemeteries in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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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