Cemeteries in Vermont
Our directory lists 1,552 cemeteries in Vermont, spread across 14 counties and 160 cities and towns. Identified types include 74 church cemeteries (5%), 55 municipal cemeteries (4%) and 17 Catholic cemeteries (1%). Chelsea has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 59. The earliest recorded establishment year among Vermont listings is 1794. 11 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Vermont
- Dellwood Cemetery3010 Main Street, ManchesterCemetery
- St. Joseph of Isle La Motte Cemetery108 Cemetery Road, Isle La MotteCatholic cemetery
- Cavendish Village Cemetery197 High Street, CavendishMunicipal cemetery
- Resurrection Park Cemetery200 Hinesburg Road, South BurlingtonChristian cemetery
- Saint Bernards Cemetery100 Church Hill Road, NortonChristian cemetery
- Saint Monica Cemetery150 Beckley Street, BarreCatholic cemetery
- Calvary Cemetery50 Doyon Road, NorthfieldCatholic cemetery
- Hope Cemetery8 North Main Street, WaterburyCemetery
- North Underhill Cemetery1094 Vermont Route 15, JerichoMunicipal cemetery
- Beeman - North Fairfax Cemetery2689 Main Street, FairfaxCemetery
- Bondville Cemetery2 Winhall Hollow Road, WinhallCemetery
- Cobb - West Cemetery104 Hall Ranch Road, GraftonCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Vermont
Religious cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Chelsea59
- Newport55
- Randolph49
- Hardwick42
- Washington41
- Woodstock41
- Enosburg Falls37
- Saint Albans34
- Lyndon34
- Montpelier33
- Dover30
- Hartford29
- Swanton28
- Londonderry28
- Johnson27
- Saint Johnsbury26
- Mount Holly26
- Newfane26
- Danby25
- Rutland23
- Milton22
- Springfield21
- Bennington20
- Northfield19
- Windsor19
- Pawlet19
- Jamaica19
- Guildhall18
- Burlington17
- Brattleboro17
- Middlebury (village)17
- West Brattleboro17
- Fair Haven17
- Bridport17
- Manchester Center16
- Brandon16
- Arlington16
- St Johnsbury15
- Chester15
- Montgomery15
- Pownal14
- Addison14
- Salisbury14
- Starksboro13
- Lunenburg13
- Barre12
- Vergennes12
- Jericho12
- Chittenden12
- Ferrisburgh11
- White River Junction VA Medical Center11
- Morrisville11
- Townshend11
- West Rutland10
- Moretown10
- Castleton10
- Lincoln10
- Leicester10
- North Hero10
- Hinesburg9
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Vermont?
Our directory currently lists 1,552 cemeteries in Vermont, across 14 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 Vermont?
Yes. We list 1 veterans cemetery in Vermont, 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 Vermont?
We list 1 cemetery in Vermont 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 Vermont?
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.
Related guides
- How Do You Find Where Someone Is Buried?A step-by-step method using death records, obituaries, funeral homes, cemetery offices and online indexes.
- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.