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Cemeteries in Kent County, RI

Kent County, Rhode Island has 390 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near West Warwick (113), West Greenwich (65) and Coventry (62). Among them are 19 church cemeteries (5%), 6 Christian cemeteries (2%) and 5 family cemeteries (1%).

390
cemeteries
7
towns represented
1
historic
19
church cemeteries
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How Kent County compares

Kent County has 22.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Rhode Island, which puts it 3rd of 5 Rhode Island counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,875 deaths here in 2024, about 170 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 5 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureKent CountyRhode IslandRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents22.614.43rd of 5
Cemeteries per 100 square miles231.4155.32nd of 5
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,87510,2862nd of 5
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.86.43rd of 5
Funeral homes11772nd of 5
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1701343rd of 5
Cremation providers4122nd of 5
Monument dealers023rd of 5
Notable burials96995th 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 Kent County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Kent County?

We list 390 cemeteries in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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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