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Cemetery
Responsibilities
The Cemetery Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of two active cemeteries and one non-active cemetery, which encompasses approximately 30 acres of land. Responsibilities include sale of lots, preparation of graves, oversight of burials, and setting of foundations and veterans’ markers. The staff handles approximately 120 internments per year.
Cemetery | Location |
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Arlington Street Cemetery (Old Burial Ground) | Mount Auburn Street at Arlington and Grove Street |
Common Street Cemetery | Mount Auburn Street and Common Street |
Ridgelawn Cemetery | Highland Avenue |
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Cemetery Documents
Arlington Cemetery Old Burying Ground Plot Listing (PDF)
Arlington Street Cemetery Epitaphs (PDF)
Common Street Cemetery Map from 1900 (PDF)
Ridgelawn Cemetery Charges (PDF)
Ridgelawn Cemetery Regulations (PDF)
Cemetery Photos: Historical photos of the City's three cemeteries.
Arlington Street Cemetery
Common Street Cemetery
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Contact Us
Public Works
Email
Phone
617-972-6420
Fax
617-972-6402
Address
Hours
DPW Administration hours:
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Other DPW Departments:
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 3:30 pm