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St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Spinnerstown, Bucks County has burials that date back to 1763. The cemetery has a rural feel, and is fairly substantial in size.
The Finland Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pennsburg, Bucks County is small and well-cared-for. Burials date back to the 1940's. The church building at this location appears to no longer be in use. They moved a little ways up the road to a new facility. A large amount of burial space continues to exist here.
Trinity Cemetery separated from Trinity United Church of Christ Church at the end of 2015. It is now a separate, independent non-profit entity. Burials go back to 1878. Grave lots are still available for purchase.
The cemetery is located at the end of a dead-end road, beside train tracks. Maintenance standards appeared a bit low during my visit.
The Rockhill Mennonite Church has merged with the Ridgeline Community Church, and the new entity has adopted the Ridgeline name. The cemetery here dates back to the 1700's. There have been recent burials, though it appears burial space is about to run out.
Silverdale Church in Silverdale, Bucks County has a small, well-cared-for cemetery in their back yard area.
The attractive 14 acre Beulah Cemetery in New Britain, Bucks County was established in 1882. It is considered a non-profit, though I can find no Form 990. Beulah is non-denominational, which means there are no restrictions on who can be buried here. Plenty of burial space exists.
New Britain Baptist Church, located in New Britain, Bucks County, has an ancient, inactive cemetery on its grounds. It appears the church is doing a good job at keeping the cemetery maintained.
St. John Neumann Cemetery, located in the Chalfont area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania is one of 12 Archdiocese of Philadelphia cemeteries being operated by the publicly traded Stonemor Partners. It was established in 1983, and has abundant burial space left.
Mechanicsville Cemetery in the Doylestown area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania offers reasonable cost grave lots and burials. They also have a pet cemetery.
Tinicum United Church of Christ Cemetery in the Pipersville area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania has burials dating back to the 1800's and is still active. This cemetery appears to be well-maintained. The location is quiet and rural.
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ferndale, Bucks County (Pennsylvania) had its first burial in 1774. The last burial occurred in the mid 1960's. So this cemetery is no longer active.
This location has a rural feel. Corn fields are next door. Quiet area.
Union Cemetery of Nockamixon in the Ferndale, Bucks County area of Pennsylvania appears to be maintained well. Somebody takes pride in running it.
The cemetery is in a rural area, on a big hill, and has scenic vistas. Burials date back to 1870. Grave lots are still available.
One of the things that makes Thompson Memorial Cemetery in New Hope, Pennsylvania unusual is its assortment of unique, creative and artsy tombstones. (See photos…)
St. Martin Of Tours Cemetery in New Hope, Pennsylvania has a small area for free parking. (If you are parking outside the cemetery, you will need to pay for it.). This burial ground is also known as St. Martin's Cemetery. Burials date back to 1885.
Solebury Friends Cemetery, located in the New Hope area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is a substantial Quaker cemetery. And like most Quaker cemeteries, this one is quite old. Burials date back to the 1830s.
Carversville Cemetery in Carversville, Pennsylvania is a well-maintained non-profit cemetery that has an attractive, quiet location. A large amount of burial space still exists here.
Plumsteadville Cemetery, located across from Shelly Funeral Home in Plumsteadville, Bucks County, is a cemetery in limbo. It is owned by a church that no longer wants it. The township is interested in taking over ownership of it, but there is a legal issue in the way. More details…
Burials at Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery in Perkasie, Pennsylvania go back to the mid 1700's. This is a well-maintained cemetery that clearly has burial space still available. The area has a rural feel.
Deep Run Mennonite Church West Cemetery is separate from Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery, which is a short hike down the road. This location is very quiet. Burial space appears to still exist.
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hilltown, Pennsylvania is run by Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Church. It is an active cemetery with abundant space for new burials. If you will be visiting the cemetery, remember to stay clear of any leaning tombstone. (See photos.)
