Cemeteries in Rhode Island
Our directory lists 1,735 cemeteries in Rhode Island, spread across 5 counties and 49 cities and towns. Identified types include 76 church cemeteries (4%), 14 Christian cemeteries (1%) and 11 family cemeteries (1%). West Warwick has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 135. 297 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Rhode Island
- Saint Sebastian Cemetery12 Cobblestone Lane, WesterlyChristian cemetery
- River Bend Cemetery117 Beach Street, WesterlyCemetery
- Glenwood Cemetery316 Cedar Avenue, East GreenwichCemetery
- Pocock CemeteryDickens Lane, New ShorehamCemetery
- Colonial Jewish CemeteryNewportJewish cemetery
- Holy Cross Episcopal CemeteryMiddletownEpiscopal cemetery
- Our Lady of Fatima CemeteryNewport EastCatholic cemetery
- Saint Mary's Episcopal ChurchyardMiddletownEpiscopal cemetery
- Adamsville Church CemeteryTivertonChurch cemetery
- Almy CemeteryMiddletownCemetery
- Braman CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Butterworth CemeteryWarrenCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Rhode Island
Religious cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- West Warwick135
- Coventry129
- Tiverton97
- West Greenwich93
- Exeter84
- Newport East78
- Portsmouth69
- North Kingstown64
- East Greenwich63
- Warwick62
- North Providence58
- Johnston58
- Harrisville57
- Cranston50
- Middletown50
- Foster49
- North Scituate47
- Greenville47
- Pascoag42
- Hope Valley37
- Smithfield36
- Hopkinton28
- North Smithfield26
- Chepachet23
- Kingston22
- Newport21
- Warren17
- Jamestown16
- Woonsocket15
- Cumberland15
- Westerly14
- Lincoln13
- Cumberland Hill11
- Valley Falls10
- Ashaway10
- New Shoreham10
- Pawtucket9
- Providence8
- East Providence8
- Bristol8
- Bradford8
- Barrington7
- Narragansett7
- Charlestown7
- South Kingstown5
- Wakefield-Peacedale4
- Melville4
- Central Falls2
- Narragansett Pier2
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Rhode Island?
Our directory currently lists 1,735 cemeteries in Rhode Island, across 5 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Rhode Island?
Yes. We list 1 veterans cemetery in Rhode Island, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Rhode Island?
We list 2 cemeteries in Rhode Island with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Rhode Island?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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