NYS Cemetery Board

New York Cemeteries that are incorporated under New York's Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL) are regulated by the state. The state of New York has no jurisdiction over religious, municipal, private (or family) and national cemeteries.

The New York State Cemetery Board oversees Division of Cemeteries operations and administers the New York State Cemetery Law. The Cemetery Law sets standards for the establishment, maintenance and preservation of burial grounds in this state. The Board is made up of the Secretary of State, as chair, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Health.



Lorraine A. Cortes-Vazquez - NYS Secretary of State

Department of State
Division of Cemeteries
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231-0001
Phone: 518-474-6226

123 William Street
New York, NY 10038-3804
Phone: 212-417-5713

Andrew M. Cuomo - Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
Phone: 518-474-7330

120 Broadway
New York City, NY 10271
Phone: 212-416-8000



Richard F. Daines, MD - Commissioner of Health

NYS Department of Health
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237