Administration

Administrative Office Cemetery Office is located at the Community Center, 100 Oak Street

Mailing Address: Town of Harwich Cemetery Administrator 732 Main Street Harwich Center, MA 02645

Harwich Cemetery Administrator: Robbin Kelley

Contact Information: Office phone: 508-430-7549 FAX: (508) 430-7598

Email: rkelley@town.harwich.ma.us

Administration Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00

Under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator and the policy direction of the Cemetery Commissioners, the Cemetery Administrator (or their duly designated representative) shall have overall responsibility for the proper administration of town cemeteries in accordance with these rules and regulations and applicable federal and state laws. The Town of Harwich Home Rule Charter and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 114 establish the Cemetery Commission and the appointment of members. Duties of the Cemetery Commissioners are proscribed under MGL Ch. 114 S23 and the Town of Harwich Home Rule Charter, S 7-15-2.

Persons seeking information and/or services covered by these rules and regulations shall be guided by the hours of operation specified for the Cemetery office. Outside of these hours please leave a message at the phone number above.

Holiday Schedule: The office will be closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, Patriots Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Interment Service Hours: Except where special arrangements are made at least FORTY-EIGHT (48) hours in advance through the Cemetery Administrator or their designated representative, no services shall be provided beyond normal working hours or on Sundays or holidays.

Current fees schedule is available at: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/cemetery/pages/fee-schedule