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Cemeteries in Franklin County, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania has 185 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 15 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chambersburg (44), Mercersburg (24) and Shippensburg (22). Among them are 72 church cemeteries (39%), 18 Mennonite and Amish cemeteries (10%) and 17 family cemeteries (9%).

185
cemeteries
15
towns represented
0
historic
72
church cemeteries
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How Franklin County compares

Franklin County has 11.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.5 for Pennsylvania, which puts it 29th of 67 Pennsylvania counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,755 deaths here in 2024, about 195 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (38th of 67 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureFranklin CountyPennsylvaniaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents11.66.529th of 67
Cemeteries per 100 square miles24.018.922nd of 67
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,755136,88224th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.516.241st of 67
Funeral homes91,45038th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home195946th of 67
Cremation providers324026th of 67
Monument dealers31027th of 67
Notable burials53,54147th of 67

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 Pennsylvania counties with the figure available. Compare Franklin County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Franklin County?

We list 185 cemeteries in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 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 Franklin County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Pennsylvania 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 Franklin County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Pennsylvania law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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