River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, Rhode Island
Also known as Westerly Historical Cemetery Number 8
About River Bend Cemetery
River Bend Cemetery is a cemetery in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. The grounds sit at about 20 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1902436. The nearest other listed cemetery is Saint Sebastian Cemetery, about 0.6 mi away.
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41.35427, -71.83090
What River Bend Cemetery offers
We have no confirmed information about services at this cemetery yet. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Saint Sebastian Cemetery12 Cobblestone Lane, Westerly, RIChristian cemetery0.6 mi
- Dunham GroundWesterly, RICemetery0.6 mi
- Cemetery (East Of Green Haven Road)Pawcatuck, CTCemetery0.6 mi
- Joshua Barber GroundWesterly, RICemetery0.7 mi
- George Denison GroundWesterly, RICemetery0.7 mi
- Captain Jeddo Thompson GroundWesterly, RICemetery0.9 mi
- James Babcock GroundWesterly, RICemetery1.0 mi
- Davis CemeteryPawcatuck, CTCemetery1.3 mi
- Burdick - Culver CemeteryPawcatuck, CTCemetery1.7 mi
- Cemetery (Farley Avenue)Pawcatuck, CTCemetery1.8 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is River Bend Cemetery located?
River Bend Cemetery is at 117 Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891 in Washington County. GPS coordinates: 41.35427, -71.83090.
What are the visiting hours of River Bend Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at River Bend Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.