Cemeteries, Graveyards, and Kirkyards. Oh My! Is there a difference between cemeteries, graveyards, and kirkyards? Don’t they mean the same? Technically, no. Some differences between cemeteries, graveyards, and kirkyards include location, space, religion, and headstone restrictions. Graveyards Graveyards are typically affiliated with churches and located on the church’s property. They tend to be smaller in […]