Synonyms of cemeteries

cemeteries

noun

plural of cemetery

as in graveyards

a piece of land used for burying the dead

many of the soldiers who died in the battle are buried in a cemetery nearby

Synonyms & Similar Words

• graveyards
• churchyards
• tombs
• mausoleums
• necropolises
• boneyards
• memorial parks
• catacombs
• graves
• potter's fields
• God's acres
• crypts
• vaults
• sepulchres
• sepultures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cemeteries

The small-dog park remained on top of the 100 African graves — though pets are prohibited from frolicking in the island’s other cemeteries. — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Hospitals, cemeteries and zoos are all in a similar state of disrepair. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

These monuments did not include religious symbols and were built outside of cemeteries and churches. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

While padlocks have been found at Jewish cemeteries in Poland, the study authors noted the site carried no other characteristic features suggesting this was a Jewish grave. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Throughout Porter County, trees that have stood up to 100 years have collapsed in cemeteries, Topoll said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

After at least 20 heists in Florida, a trio suspected of stealing family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries is now in custody. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

The surrounding 23 acres the estate sits on are full of trails ripe for exploring, too, and take visitors past historic stone walls, cemeteries, and babbling brooks. — Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Brazee alleged the suspects have also hit cemeteries in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina and New York. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026