Cemetery

The Williamstown Cemetery Department manages three Town-owned cemeteries:

East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel is an historic cemetery and chapel at 605 Main Street. Established in 1842, it is the newest and largest cemetery in Williamstown.

Southlawn Cemetery, at 30 New Ashford Road, is part of The South Williamstown Five Corners Historic District in Williamstown Massachusetts. The cemetery was founded in 1769.

Westlawn Cemetery, located at 1205 Main Street, was established in 1766; Anne Newbre has the oldest stone. The cemetery has been expanded several times, notably by the Danforth family, and now covers 11.9 acres. It is open to new burials.