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Cemeteries in Washington County, RI

Washington County, Rhode Island has 314 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 17 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near North Kingstown (64), Exeter (59) and Hope Valley (36). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (3%), 3 family cemeteries (1%) and 3 Baptist cemeteries (1%).

314
cemeteries
17
towns represented
0
historic
8
church cemeteries
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How Washington County compares

Washington County has 24.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Rhode Island, which puts it 2nd of 5 Rhode Island counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,303 deaths here in 2024, about 186 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 5 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashington CountyRhode IslandRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents24.114.42nd of 5
Cemeteries per 100 square miles95.4155.35th of 5
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,30310,2863rd of 5
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.16.44th of 5
Funeral homes7773rd of 5
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1861341st of 5
Cremation providers2123rd of 5
Monument dealers121st of 5
Notable burials346993rd 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 Washington County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washington County?

We list 314 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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