Cemeteries in Delaware, Ohio

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Delaware, Ohio , 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 Delaware, Ohio .

Our database contains records of burials from 26 cemeteries.

Oak Grove Cemetery was established in 1851 and is the largest cemetery in Delaware County, encompassing about 80 acres and approximately 22,000 interments, including those in the adjoining Saint Mary Cemetery.

Steubenville, Ohio's first settlement and also home to the oldest cemetery in the state was founded in 1797 by Bazaleel Wells on the ruins of what had been Fort Steuben.

Located near Cleveland, Lake View Cemetery is hailed as the largest and one of the most significant graveyards in Ohio. Lake View is an arboretum and wildlife refuge with hills and ponds that provide a tranquil landscape.

When discussing the preservation of cemeteries, the first question that must be answered is, “who owns the cemetery?” There are basically three types of ownership in Ohio: township, municipal and private.

Family cemeteries or those cemeteries that have had no interments in the last 25 years are exempt from registration. There are currently over 4,100 Ohio cemeteries registered with the Division.