There are 14 cemeteries in Town, some in churchyards, some privately owned, and some owned by the Town. Only three of the cemeteries are currently active, Beck's Hill in Vista, South Salem Cemetery, and the Reynolds Cemetery in Cross River.

Those eligible to purchase gravesites are residents and former residents, current and former employees, a relative or representative for the interment of a student who attended school within the Town within the previous 12-month period, or a member of a religious organization meeting regularly in Town. Cemetery rules regulate the size of monuments (permit required), type and location of plantings, etc. For a complete copy, call the Town Clerk.

Gravesites are priced as follows:

$500 for one
$900 for two
$1200 for three
$1500 for four
$100 cremation plots.

There is a $500 charge for grave opening, closing and seeding. All burials must take place in concrete vaults or liners.

The South Salem Cemetery includes a meditation area where cremation plots are available. The area was constructed by Eagle Scout John Furdyna and is maintained by the Lewisboro Garden Club.

Anyone interested in purchasing a gravesite may call the Cemetery Commissioner Stephen Johnson or the Town Clerk.

Monument Policy

Monument Permit (PDF)