Synonyms of cemetery

cemetery

noun

ˈse-mə-ˌter-ē 

as in graveyard

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

• graveyard
• churchyard
• mausoleum
• tomb
• necropolis
• boneyard
• memorial park
• catacombs
• potter's field
• God's acre
• grave
• crypt
• vault
• sepulchre
• sepulture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cemetery

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

In another scene, as Nora and Alice watch Isabel’s body being moved from unmarked grave on Hart Island to an actual cemetery, Alice hands over the drive. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

According to People, Dean was interred in a mausoleum at the cemetery. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

After Dean died in March 2025, he was interred in a mausoleum at the cemetery, and a large plaque was mounted that also listed Dolly’s name. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026