Cemetery
Overview
The Tyngsborough Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all publicly owned cemeteries in Tyngsborough. The publicly owned cemeteries are:
- Flint Cemetery
- Drake Cemetery
- Memorial Cemetery
- Sherburne Cemetery
- Thompson Cemetery
Burials and maintenance are handled by the Department of Public Works while the Office of the Town Clerk is responsible for record keeping including the sale of deeds.
As of June 2025, the Town is only selling graves in Memorial Cemetery on Fletcher Drive. There are no available graves in any other cemetery in Town.
Cemetery Regulations
In order to ensure proper order and access of the Tyngsborough Cemeteries, the Town has adopted regulations governing all town-owned and operated cemeteries. These regulations were most recently updated by a vote of the Select Board in 2025. You can view them at the link below.
2025 Cemetery Rules and Regulations
Purchasing Cemetery Graves
Any individual interested in purchasing a grave in Tyngsborough (only available at Memorial Cemetery) should complete the deed purchase application at the link below. Prior to doing so, individuals should review the map of available graves to determine which grave(s) they are interested in purchasing. If you wish to have a member of our staff show you where the grave location is, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at 978-649-2300 x129.
Available Graves (Memorial Cemetery on Fletcher Drive ONLY)
If you have questions about the application or require assistance, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 978-649-2300 x129 or by email to clerk@tyngsboroughma.gov.
Interments & Operations
If you are looking to schedule an interment or discuss operations, please call the Cemetery Division at 978-835-5244. The Cemetery Division operates out of the Department of Public Works at 89 Kendall Road. Please note that the position of Cemetery Coordinator is part-time and you may not reach the Cemetery Division outside of normal business hours. Please leave a voicemail with call back information and someone will get back in touch with you.