Colchester Cemeteries

The Town of Colchester Parks and Recreation Department and the Town Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining the following  six cemeteries: 

  • Champlain Cemetery  (Route 2, off Jasper Mine Road)
  • Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery (On Route 15)
  • Malletts Bay Cemetery (On West Lakeshore Drive)
  • Old Methodist Church Cemetery (Behind the Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company on Main Street)
  • Munson Cemetery (On Route 7/2, next to the Respite House)
  • Village Cemetery (Behind Burnham Memorial Library on Main Street)

For more about the cemeteries, plot purchase, or historical information contact the Town Clerk's Office at 802-264-5520 or by email

Cemetery Rules   

Learn about the Colchester Cemetery Advisory Committee. 

Methodist Revitalization

To join the effort please let us know you are coming by calling 802-264-5520 or email at townclerk@colchestervt.gov.

Current Cemetery Fees - January 2025

Burial Fee                              $  200

Single Lot Fees

Residents                                  $  740

Nonresidents                           $3000

Veterans                                    $  450



On June 15, 2024, the Cemetery Advisory Board, staff, volunteers and VOCA (VT Old Cemetery Association) worked on deteriorating monuments at Munson Cemetery. Take a look at the slide show for some amazing results.

Champlain Cemetery Slide Show

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