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Division of Cemeteries
Oversees establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for approximately 1,700 not-for-profit cemeteries in NY.
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Overview
The Division of Cemeteries oversees the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for approximately 1,700 not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State. As authorized by the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, the division works with cemetery officials on a wide range of issues including the sale of lots, service fees, and the acquisition of lands.
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The Division of Cemeteries is here to help. To request personalized assistance with a regulatory topic, please submit an inquiry here. A member of our team will be in touch shortly after to schedule either a phone call, remote meeting, or in-person meeting. We will tailor the meeting to best suit your needs.
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Cemetery Trainings
Trainings that educate on the basics of successful cemetery operations.
Cemetery 101
Annual Financial Report Tutorials
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Caring For Your Cemetery Day: April 25th and/or April 26th 2026
Annual day for people to volunteer to help clean up local cemeteries across New York State.
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Cemeteries and Crematories in New York State
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Resources
For Cemetery Operators
Manuals and Bulletins
Documents outlining operations of not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State.
Forms
Forms and applications for not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State.
File Annual Financial Report
Cemetery operators must file reports by March 31, 90 days after the fiscal year...
Cemetery Trainings
Trainings that educate on the basics of successful cemetery operations.
Cemetery Disclosures and Information
Disclosure forms provide information about various aspects of the regulation of...
For Public
Cemetery Complaint Form
File a complaint the against a not-for-profit cemetery in New York State.
Cemetery Board
Three-member panel overseeing regulation of non-profit cemeteries.
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Open Meetings
The Cemetery Board regularly holds public meeting to ensure properly regulation of cemeteries.
Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming Special Lot Owners Meetings
Past Meeting Recordings
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Cemetery Board Meeting - April 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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Cemeteries
Cemetery Board Meeting - March 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - March 10, 2026
Cemeteries
Cemetery Board Meeting - February 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - February 12, 2026
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Cemetery Board Meeting - January 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
11:00
AM ET
Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - January 13, 2026
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Cemetery Board Meeting - December 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - December 11, 2025
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Cemetery Board Meeting - November 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - November 13, 2025
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Cemetery Board Meeting - October 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
12:00
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1:00
PM ET
Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - October 16, 2025
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Cemetery Board Meeting - September 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - September 19, 2025
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Cemetery Board Meeting - August 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
10:30
AM ET
Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - August 26, 2025
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Cemetery Board Meeting - August 2025
Aug 15, 2025
10:30
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11:30
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Albany, White Plains, via Webex
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about Cemetery Board Meeting - August 2025
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