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Cemeteries in Ulster County, NY

Ulster County, New York has 83 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 31 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Shokan (8), Kerhonkson (7) and New Paltz (7). Among them are 16 church cemeteries (19%), 4 Christian cemeteries (5%) and 4 historic cemeteries (5%).

83
cemeteries
31
towns represented
4
historic
16
church cemeteries
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How Ulster County compares

Ulster County has 4.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for New York, which puts it 44th of 62 New York counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,907 deaths here in 2024, about 127 for each of the 15 funeral homes we know of (24th of 62 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureUlster CountyNew YorkRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents4.52.844th of 62
Cemeteries per 100 square miles7.411.855th of 62
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,907161,58820th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery23.029.018th of 62
Funeral homes151,48424th of 62
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home12710912th of 62
Cremation providers38910th of 62
Monument dealers2769th of 62
Notable burials11310,71317th 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 Ulster County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Ulster County?

We list 83 cemeteries in Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster 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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