Cemeteries in Glastonbury, Connecticut

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Glastonbury, Connecticut , 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 Glastonbury, Connecticut .

Our database contains records of burials from 14 cemeteries.

Glastonbury is one of Connecticut's oldest municipalities and is known for its outstanding public education, excellent municipal management, and exceptionally high quality of life.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 52.2 square miles (135.2 km2), of which 51.3 square miles (132.8 km2) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 1.76%, is water.

The town of Glastonbury, located in Hartford County, is in central Connecticut on the eastern banks of the Connecticut River. Founded in 1636 as part of Wethersfield and called Pyaug, the area was incorporated in 1693. Dating back to 1655, Glastonbury has the oldest continually operating ferry in the United States.

Incorporated in 1693, Glastonbury is one of Connecticut's oldest municipalities.

Glastonbury has a long tradition of being 'The Isle of Avalon' where King Arthur went after his last battle. The monks of Glastonbury Abbey claimed to have found his grave in 1191.

Dolly Parton's Glastonbury Festival set, back in 2014, saw her gather a crowd of 180,000 festival-goers to watch her perform hits such as 'Jolene', '9 to 5' and 'Islands in the Stream' on the Pyramid Stage.

The legend of Glastonbury tells the story of Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail. After the Resurrection of Jesus, it's said that Joseph took the Holy Grail from Jerusalem to Glastonbury and other legends say Mary Magdalene accompanied him, which is why there's a deep devotion to the sacred feminine in this area.

Glastonbury is thought to have been a site for pre-Christian worship, perhaps because of its location by the Tor, the highest of the hills surrounding Glastonbury and a superb natural viewpoint.

The largest Glastonbury racial/ethnic groups are White (79.0%) followed by Asian (9.1%) and Hispanic (7.6%).

The glowing Pyramid Stage is an instantly recognisable icon of Glastonbury Festival. Inspired by the Giza pyramids in Egypt, its bold and enduring shape, and carefully considered location are testament to the festival founders who created the first pyramid structure on the site back in 1971.

The legend of Glastonbury tells the story of Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail. After the Resurrection of Jesus, it's said that Joseph took the Holy Grail from Jerusalem to Glastonbury and other legends say Mary Magdalene accompanied him, which is why there's a deep devotion to the sacred feminine in this area.

It's not just famous because it can be seen for miles and miles around, but also because it has huge spiritual significance for many people. The conical shape of Glastonbury Tor is natural. Thousands of years ago it was an island.

Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in the country. Its pagan beliefs are still very much celebrated. It's a beautiful place to walk, unwind and relax.