Cemeteries in Vermont
Our directory lists 1,529 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 57. 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
How Vermont compares
Vermont has 23.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 2nd of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 6,762 deaths here in 2024, about 154 for each of the 44 funeral homes we know of (47th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Vermont | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 23.6 | 5.3 | 2nd of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 16.6 | 5.1 | 13th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 6,762 | 3,086,925 | 48th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.4 | 17.2 | 50th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 44 | 21,457 | 47th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 154 | 144 | 18th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 19 | 3,611 | 39th of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 8 | 1,091 | 34th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 437 | 68,091 | 32nd of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Vermont with other places.
Notable people buried in Vermont
Wikidata records 437 notable people as buried in 145 Vermont cemeteries. The best documented:
- Calvin Coolidge1872-1933President of the United States from 1923 to 1929Plymouth Notch Cemetery, Mount Holly, VT
- Saul Bellow1915-2005Canadian-American writerMorningside Cemetery, Brattleboro, VT
- Charles Bronson1921-2003American actorBrownsville Number 1 Cemetery, Windsor, VT
- Grace Coolidge1879-1957First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929Plymouth Notch Cemetery, Mount Holly, VT
- M. Emmet Walsh1935-2024American actorHoly Cross Cemetery, Saint Albans, VT
- Ethan Allen1738-1789American farmer, military officer and politicianGreenmount Cemetery, Burlington, VT
- Rudolf Serkin1903-1991Bohemian-born American pianistChrist Church Cemetery, White River Junction VA Medical Center, VT
- William M. Evarts1818-1901American lawyer and politicianAscutney Cemetery, Windsor, VT
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Chelsea57
- Newport52
- Randolph48
- Hardwick42
- Woodstock41
- Washington40
- Saint Albans34
- Enosburg Falls34
- Lyndon33
- Montpelier32
- Hartford29
- Londonderry28
- Dover28
- Saint Johnsbury26
- Swanton26
- Johnson26
- Mount Holly26
- Newfane26
- Danby25
- Rutland23
- Springfield21
- Milton21
- Bennington19
- Windsor19
- Pawlet19
- Northfield18
- Jamaica18
- Guildhall18
- Burlington17
- Brattleboro17
- Middlebury (village)17
- West Brattleboro17
- Fair Haven17
- Bridport17
- Manchester Center16
- Brandon16
- Arlington16
- St Johnsbury15
- Chester15
- Montgomery15
- Pownal14
- Addison14
- Salisbury14
- Starksboro13
- Barre12
- Vergennes12
- Jericho12
- Lunenburg12
- 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 1,529 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.
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