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Cemeteries in Chilton County, AL

Chilton County, Alabama has 139 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Clanton (66), Thorsby (24) and Jemison (23). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (7%), 4 Baptist cemeteries (3%) and 1 memorial park (1%).

139
cemeteries
7
towns represented
0
historic
10
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Chilton County

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How Chilton County compares

Chilton County has 29.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.7 for Alabama, which puts it 32nd of 67 Alabama counties on this measure. Census estimates count 555 deaths here in 2024, about 111 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (34th of 67 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureChilton CountyAlabamaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents29.413.732nd of 67
Cemeteries per 100 square miles20.114.012th of 67
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)55559,27332nd of 67
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.08.439th of 67
Funeral homes549134th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11112128th of 65
Cremation providers04522nd of 67
Monument dealers1212nd of 67
Notable burials263534th of 67

Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Alabama counties with the figure available. Compare Chilton County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Chilton County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Chilton County?

We list 139 cemeteries in Chilton County, Alabama. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Chilton County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Alabama vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Chilton County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Alabama law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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