Brookfield Cemetery

Brookfield, Massachusetts

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places · Established 1660

1660

Established

15+

Total Acres

3,000+

Gravesites

130+

Historic Stones

Welcome to the Brookfield Cemetery

Welcome to the Brookfield Cemetery, one of the oldest and most historically significant burial grounds in Worcester County. Established in 1660, the cemetery spans over 15 acres and contains more than 3,000 gravesites dating from the colonial era to the present day.

In 2003, the Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its exceptional collection of early American gravestone art and its significance to the history of Brookfield and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Gravestone Collection

Browse 130+ historic gravestones from the Farber Collection. Search by name, carver, date, and more.

Cemetery Map

View the full cemetery layout with section markers and points of interest.

Rules & Regulations

Lot information, gravestone placement rules, and cemetery policies.

Interments Record

Download the complete record of interments at Brookfield Cemetery (4M PDF).

Genealogy Records

Research family history with our genealogy database (4M PDF).

Cemetery Preservation

Learn about our preservation efforts and historic stone conservation.

Superintendent

Cemetery Commissioners

Meet at the Cemetery Tool Shed – see meeting posting at the Town Hall

Patrick O’Day

Phillip Merriam

Gary Lincoln

Documents & Resources

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Resources

Quick access to common tasks and resources