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Cemeteries in Washington County, VT

Washington County, Vermont has 105 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 16 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Montpelier (32), Northfield (18) and Hardwick (12). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (7%), 7 municipal cemeteries (7%) and 3 Catholic cemeteries (3%).

105
cemeteries
16
towns represented
0
historic
7
church cemeteries
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How Washington County compares

Washington County has 17.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 23.6 for Vermont, which puts it 13th of 14 Vermont counties on this measure. Census estimates count 545 deaths here in 2024, about 109 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 14 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashington CountyVermontRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents17.523.613th of 14
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.316.68th of 14
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)5456,7625th of 14
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery5.24.42nd of 14
Funeral homes5443rd of 14
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10915411th of 12
Cremation providers0196th of 14
Monument dealers087th of 14
Notable burials204379th of 14

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 Vermont counties with the figure available. Compare Washington County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washington County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washington County?

We list 105 cemeteries in Washington County, Vermont. 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 Vermont 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. Vermont law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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