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Cemetery Department
There are six (6) cemeteries maintained in Town: Gibson Cemetery, Center Cemetery, Gumpas Cemetery, North Pelham Cemetery, Atwood Cemetery, and Lyon's Cemetery.
Please be advised that there is no access to Peabody Forest via Atwood Cemetery. The easement is privately owned and not for public use.
- Do I need to be a resident to purchase a cemetery plot?
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Yes. You need to be a resident of Pelham to purchase a lot. You will need to provide proof of residency.
- Are dogs allowed on town cemetery property?
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No, dogs are not allowed on town cemetery property, with the exception of licensed service/therapy dogs. The license that they are service/therapy dogs must be on file with the cemetery department.
- Does the cemetery department perform burials during the winter?
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Yes. The cemetery department performs all burials during the winter with an extra frost charge as it takes us longer to perform this service.
- Where can I park to walk in Gibson Cemetery?
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Designated parking for walkers is in the last main road in the back of the cemetery that abuts the field. We ask that you please park within the yellow lines marked on the ground.