Block Island is the host to nine cemeteries:
Allen Cemetery- Dickens Cemetery
- Indian Cemetery
- Island Cemetery
- John R. Dodge Cemetery
- Palatine Graves
- Pocock Cemetery
- Sand's Cemetery
- Sheffield Cemetery
The Island Cemetery is still an active burial ground, municipally owned, operated and maintained. The other cemeteries are historic family cemeteries, yet still open to the public.
Purchase a Lot
Cemetery lots may be purchased by contacting the Town Clerk's Office at 401-466-3200 or contacting the Cemetery Sexton Michael Shea at 401-466-3203 or emailing the Cemetery.