Cemeteries in Bristol County, RI
Bristol County, Rhode Island has 32 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Warren (17), Bristol (8) and Barrington (7). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (13%), 1 Christian cemetery (3%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Bristol County
- Butterworth CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Kickemuit CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- North Burial GroundBristolCemetery
- Saint Alexander CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Saint Jean Baptiste CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Saint Mary of the Bay CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Benjamin Barton LotWarrenCemetery
- Captain Benjamin Barton LotWarrenCemetery
- Captain Edward Mason LotWarrenCemetery
- Captain Nathan Munro Junior LotWarrenCemetery
- Daniel Cole Burial GroundWarrenCemetery
- Dr Walter Haile LotWarrenCemetery
- James Mason LotBristolCemetery
- John Brown LotWarrenCemetery
- John Walker LotBristolCemetery
- Juniper Hill CemeteryBristolCemetery
- Mark Anthony De Wolf Lot CemeteryBristolCemetery
- Obadiah Bowen LotWarrenCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryBristolChristian cemetery
- South Burial GroundWarrenCemetery
- Knockum Hill CemeteryBarringtonCemetery
- Santa Maria del Campo CemeteryBarringtonCatholic cemetery
- Allin Burial GroundBarringtonCemetery
- Congregational Church CemeteryBristolChurch cemetery
- East Burial GroundBristolCemetery
- Forest Chapel CemeteryBarringtonChurch cemetery
- Matthew Watson CemeteryBarringtonCemetery
- North Burial GroundWarrenCemetery
- North Farm Burial GroundWarrenCemetery
- Prince's Hill Burial GroundBarringtonCemetery
- Saint Marie Delcompo CemeteryBarringtonCemetery
- Tyler Point Burial GroundWarrenCemetery
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How Bristol County compares
Bristol County has 6.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Rhode Island, which puts it 5th of 5 Rhode Island counties on this measure. Census estimates count 550 deaths here in 2024, about 110 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (4th of 5 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bristol County | Rhode Island | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.4 | 14.4 | 5th of 5 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 132.6 | 155.3 | 4th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 550 | 10,286 | 5th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 17.2 | 6.4 | 1st of 5 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 77 | 4th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 110 | 134 | 5th of 5 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 12 | 4th of 5 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 2 | 3rd of 5 |
| Notable burials | 32 | 699 | 4th of 5 |
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 Rhode Island counties with the figure available. Compare Bristol County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bristol County
- George C Lima Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Bristol · (401) 253-9594
- Sansone Funeral HomeFuneral home · Bristol · (401) 253-7110
- Smith Funeral & Memorial ServicesFuneral home · Warren · (401) 245-4999
- Smith Mason Funeral HomeFuneral home · Barrington · (401) 246-1712
- Wilbur-Romano Funeral HomeFuneral home · Warren · (401) 245-6818
- Family's Choice CremationCremation provider · Warren · (401) 337-5900
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Bristol County?
We list 32 cemeteries in Bristol County, Rhode Island. 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 Bristol County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Rhode Island 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 Bristol County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Rhode Island law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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