Cemeteries in Salem, Alabama

Private Cemeteries in Salem, Alabama often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Salem, Alabama are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Salem, Alabama are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Salem, Alabama , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Salem, Alabama .

Our database contains records of burials from 1 cemeteries.

Old Burying Point Cemetery: Many notable people are buried in this cemetery, such as Salem Witch Trials Judge John Hawthorne, Mayflower passenger Captain Richard More, architect Samuel McIntire, Governor Simon Bradstreet, Chief Justice Benjamin Lynde and Reverend John Higginson.

Salem was first settled in 1835, and grew rapidly for the next two decades. Salem incorporated in 1846 and quickly became one of the area's largest cities. However, a fire which engulfed the town in 1854 and the subsequent Civil War resulted in the collapse of the town's government, and rapid depopulation.

No law requires a casket for burial. However, you should check with the cemetery; it may have rules requiring a certain type of container.

Generally, home burials are permitted in Alabama. However, you must check local zoning rules before establishing a family cemetery because, at minimum, you may need to undergo an inspection by the local health department.