The Chelmsford Cemetery Department is responsible for operating and maintaining six public cemeteries, ensuring that their appearance is attractive and dignified. The Board of Cemetery Commissioners is an elected body responsible for the governance of these cemeteries. The commission appoints a superintendent to manage daily department operations. The town's six cemeteries are Heart Pond, Forefathers Burying Ground, Riverside Cemetery, Pine Ridge Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery and West Chelmsford Cemetery.