Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation maintains the grounds and the Town's records for four local cemeteries. Two of our Chapel Hill Cemeteries are historical cemeteries with deep cultural value to the community.
We're pleased to announce that we've opened Section U at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, which will provide new burial and cremation plot options. With an additional 723 traditional burial plots and 450 cremation plots, Section U will help ensure that the cemetery continues to serve families for years to come.
We've also updated our cemetery fees for the first time since 2005. Costs have increased over the past twenty years, and revising the fee schedule helps support the ongoing maintenance and sustainability of cemetery operations.
Current cemetery fees include:
This historical cemetery (circa 1776) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Learn more about this cemetery
This is an 0.25-acre historical slave cemetery located at the cul-de-sac on Greenwood Rd.
This cemetery is located between Fordham Blvd. (US 15-501 Business) and Legion Rd., west of Scarlett Dr.
Formerly known as the Jay Street Cemetery, this cemetery is located near Village Dr. and Jay St., adjacent to the Village West neighborhood.
To access the Cemetery Viewer, visit the burial records website. This new feature will allow you to easily locate a plot, upload photos, or add a memorial.
We manage sales for Town cemetery plots and for the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery columbarium only. We no longer sell cemetery plots in Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, but they may be available by private lot holders.
Review Fee Schedule Review Cemeteries Ordinance(PDF, 175KB) Review Columbarium Policy and Procedures(PDF, 652KB).
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Property Office manages Memorial Grove.
Questions about our cemeteries or plot sales? Call us at 919-968-2738