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Public Cemeteries in the United States

There are 3,083 public cemeteries in the United States in our directory. Public cemeteries are owned by a government body or public cemetery district and are generally open to anyone for burial.

Listed when the source records public or government ownership.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a public cemetery?

Public cemeteries are owned by a government body or public cemetery district and are generally open to anyone for burial.

How many public cemeteries are in the United States?

We list 3,083 public cemeteries in the United States. Listed when the source records public or government ownership.

Why might a public cemetery be missing from this list?

We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.

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