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Cemeteries in Suffolk County, NY

Suffolk County, New York has 216 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 95 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Greenport (9), East Setauket (7) and Springs (7). Among them are 55 church cemeteries (25%), 18 Christian cemeteries (8%) and 14 Methodist cemeteries (6%).

216
cemeteries
95
towns represented
5
historic
55
church cemeteries
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How Suffolk County compares

Suffolk County has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 54th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 12,813 deaths here in 2024, about 149 for each of the 86 funeral homes we know of (4th of 62 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSuffolk CountyNew YorkRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.42.854th of 62
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.711.88th of 62
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)12,813161,5883rd of 62
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery59.329.011th of 62
Funeral homes861,4844th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1491094th of 62
Cremation providers8893rd of 62
Monument dealers10761st of 62
Notable burials60910,7135th 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 Suffolk County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Suffolk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Suffolk County?

We list 216 cemeteries in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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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