How Old Is Burial Ground?

Early hunter-gatherers often buried their dead right next to their houses. So far, the earliest true cemetery ever found is from 8,500 years ago and other ancient cemeteries have yet to be discovered.

What is the oldest grave site in the US?

Named for the famed military leader of the Plymouth Colony, Myles Standish Burial Ground holds the distinct honor of being dubbed our nation's oldest cemetery (technically our oldest “maintained” cemetery), and buried here are several voyagers of the Mayflower.

How many years does a grave last?

When you buy a burial plot, often what you're actually doing is buying a Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial, which is the right to decide who is buried there for a set period of time (usually about 25–100 years).