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Cemeteries in Franklin County, AL

Franklin County, Alabama has 147 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Russellville (70), Phil Campbell (33) and Red Bay (28). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (1%), 1 memorial park (1%) and 1 church cemetery (1%).

147
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
1
church cemeteries
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How Franklin County compares

Franklin County has 46.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.7 for Alabama, which puts it 20th of 67 Alabama counties on this measure. Census estimates count 444 deaths here in 2024, about 111 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (42nd of 67 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureFranklin CountyAlabamaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents46.113.720th of 67
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.214.010th of 67
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)44459,27336th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.08.449th of 67
Funeral homes449142nd of 67
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11112128th of 65
Cremation providers04522nd of 67
Monument dealers02121st of 67
Notable burials363524th 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 Franklin County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Franklin County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Franklin County?

We list 147 cemeteries in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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