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Cemeteries might have a spooky reputation, but they can also be peaceful and even beautiful. With no noisy crowds, intricate tombstones that tell stories of lives once lived, and lush greenery in the warmer months, they make for a surprisingly serene stroll.

And it seems animals have figured this out too—especially cats. These adorable felines have been spotted wandering through cemeteries, minding their own business (or perhaps keeping an eye on the local spirits). Scroll down to see them all and upvote your favorites!

#1

“I Am Zee Darkness And I’m Cute”

A cute black cat sitting in a cemetery, surrounded by gravestones and crypts.

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    Just Three Black Cats Guarding A Cemetery. Definitely Not Witches. Nothing Suspicious Going On Here

    Three cute cemetery cats on a bench, surrounded by gravestones, providing a mysterious and serene atmosphere.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be so honoured to have such a lovely guard at my tomb.

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    #3

    Kittens In Cemetery - Istanbul

    Cute cemetery cats exploring and resting among graveyard stones.

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    Mysterious Black Cat At The Jewish Cemetery In Prague

    A cute black cat sitting among old cemetery headstones surrounded by fallen leaves.

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    David
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    btw all those stones were ones the Nazis dug up in WW2, and after the Jewish community survivors placed them in random orders to save them. This picture shows an important part of history

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    #6

    As Both A Cat Person And A Cemetery Person This Is My Favorite Photo I Have Taken Or Will Ever Take

    Fluffy cat lounging by a weathered cemetery headstone, epitomizing cute cemetery cats in a serene graveyard setting.

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    My Dad Photographs Cemeteries As A Hobby. He's A Cemetery Cat He Stumbled Across

    Gray cat peeking from behind a tombstone in a cemetery, wearing a bell collar.

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    Head Bump. Best Friends. St Andreu Cemetery, Barcelona

    Two cute cemetery cats playing on a tombstone surrounded by sculptures and crosses.

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    #9

    His Name Is Vlad He Is A Regular At Brompton Cemetery

    A cute cemetery cat sits on a gravestone surrounded by grass, gazing directly at the camera.

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    I Took A Picture Of A Cat At A Cemetery

    Cute cemetery cat with orange and black fur, standing on autumn leaves, looking at the camera.

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    Protestant Cemetery, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

    Black cat sitting among old cemetery tombstones with yellow flowers scattered around.

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    AmyBcat
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yow! Cat-maze? Would be cool to experience in-person...cat coaxing.

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    #13

    A Cat I Found At A Cemetery In San Juan

    Cute black cat lounging on a cemetery wall at sunset.

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    April Pickett
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these cats look well cared for, with food, a little love, and sunshine, who could ask for more?

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    #16

    Life Is Full Of Trials And Tribulations

    Cute cemetery cat climbing on a serene stone statue.

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    #17

    Monumental Cemetery Love

    Two cute cemetery cats interact near flowers and a green statue in a peaceful graveyard setting.

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    MED71
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....we met near death. I loved her instantly. (New cat book)

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    #18

    Cemetery Cat In Lower Slaughters, Cotswolds. She Came Prancing Up To Us And Allowed Us To Cuddle Her. We Named Her Lilian As It Felt Appropriate

    Cute cemetery cat lounging on an old gravestone in a serene graveyard setting.

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    #19

    Having Spent Rather A Lot Of Time With Cemetery Cats Over The Years, I Can Certify That It Is Not Easy To Find Five Of Them On The Same Tomb, But Here You Are

    Cute cemetery cats sitting on a gravestone surrounded by greenery and tombstones in a peaceful setting.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are at least 4 people in that grave, so maybe the cats are family.

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    #20

    Los Angeles, Cemetery Friend From Last Weekend

    Two cute cemetery cats sit on a stone ledge, in front of an angel statue, surrounded by greenery.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, sweet! Looks like my littlest one will when she grows up!

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    #21

    Who Is Prettier. A Vase Of Fake Flowers. Or Me

    Black cat sitting next to a vase with flowers on a cemetery tombstone.

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    #22

    Meeting The Cemetery Ground’s Keeper

    A cute cat walking in a serene cemetery at sunset, surrounded by gravestones and autumn foliage.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This single orange boy is knocking down all the gravestones. What a mighty one!

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    #23

    Another View Of The Cemetery Cat

    A cute cat exploring an old cemetery, perched beside a weathered stone cross in dappled sunlight.

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    #24

    I Think This Might Be My Fave Cemetery Cat Of All Time

    Gray cat standing in a cemetery surrounded by greenery.

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    #25

    A Girl And Her Cat. Valentino Was Patiently Waiting For His Breakfast Early One Morning In Milan’s Monumental Cemetery

    Cute cemetery cat standing on a grave beside a bronze statue in a graveyard.

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    #26

    St. Mary's Church Graveyard. The Black Cat On The Grave Was A Fitting Touch To The Visit

    Cute cemetery cat sitting on a tombstone in a lush green graveyard.

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    #27

    A Cat Passing By My Camera When Taking A Shot Of This Cemetery

    Silhouette of a cute cat in a cemetery at sunset, surrounded by crosses and trees.

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    #28

    No Better Place To Take A Nap

    Cute cemetery cats basking in the sun on a stone ledge surrounded by trees and gravestones.

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    #29

    Montmartre Cemetery

    Black cat sitting in a cemetery among colorful flowers.

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    #30

    "Soon" Said Montmartre Cemetery Cat

    A cute cat peeks over a mossy tombstone in a cemetery, surrounded by green trees.

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    #31

    Feral Cats Making Mediterranean Cemeteries Their Home

    Cute cemetery cat sitting on a gravestone surrounded by colorful flowers and crosses.

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    #32

    And So A New Year Begins. May It Be Better Than The Last One. With Cats, Lots Of Cats, And Cemeteries. Be Well Everyone

    Cute cemetery cats lounging on gravestones amid greenery.

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    #33

    This Lovely Young Lady In Stone Seemed To Be A Bit Of A Magnet For The Local Funerary Felines

    Two cute cemetery cats sitting near a stone statue amidst tombstones and greenery.

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    #35

    I Met This Cat Just Hanging Out At Lafayette Cemetery In New Orleans

    Grey tabby cat resting beside an old cemetery tombstone, surrounded by fallen leaves.

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    Saw This Cat And Had To Take A Picture

    A cute cemetery cat climbing on weathered gravestones, surrounded by greenery.

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    #37

    I Want To Steal This Cat. She’s So Beautiful And Full Of Personality

    Black cats sitting and standing on cemetery tombstones surrounded by trees and greenery, showcasing cute cemetery cats.

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    #39

    This Istanbul Kitty Knows The Best Way To Spend A Caturday At The Cemetery

    Cute cemetery cat peacefully napping by a grave marker in a scenic cemetery setting with a cityscape view in the background.

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    #41

    A Ginger Friend From Summer Days. Seems So Long Ago. Friends Come And Go. Which Reminds Me Of This «oh, Do Not Ask, “What Is It?” Let Us Go And Make Our Visit

    Cute cemetery cats lounging on a gravestone under a bright blue sky, surrounded by other stone markers.

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    #43

    Graveyard Keeper

    Orange cat resting on a cemetery wall at dusk, surrounded by gravestones and trees.

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    #44

    Spotted This Beautiful Puss In Highgate Cemetery In London This Weekend

    Black and white cat sitting among ivy-covered gravestones in a cemetery.

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    This Pretty Ginger Kitty Showed Up Out Of Nowhere, Like A Ghost, Among The Blue Tombs In Chefchaouen, Morocco

    Cute cats perched on mosaic-tiled graves in a peaceful cemetery setting.

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    #46

    An Endless Fascination With Cemetery Cats. This One From Larnaca, Cyprus

    Cute cemetery cats lounging on a grave surrounded by colorful flowers in a serene setting.

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    #47

    Waving With Back Paw

    Cute cemetery cats sitting and lounging on stone steps near colorful flowers.

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    #49

    It Seems Very Clear Who’s Cemetery This Is

    Cute cemetery cats perched on gravestones surrounded by lush greenery.

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    I Am The Boss Of This Graveyard. If You Need Something Done, Just Come See Me For My Meow Of Approval

    A cute cat lounges on a stone monument in a cemetery setting.

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    Note: this post originally had 94 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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