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Cemeteries in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has 616 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 48 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lancaster (49), Lititz (29) and Quarryville (26). Among them are 272 church cemeteries (44%), 116 Mennonite and Amish cemeteries (19%) and 42 Methodist cemeteries (7%).

616
cemeteries
48
towns represented
1
historic
272
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lancaster County?

We list 616 cemeteries in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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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