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Cemeteries in Jackson County, AL

Jackson County, Alabama has 245 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Scottsboro (85), Stevenson (71) and New Market (25). Among them are 11 church cemeteries (4%), 3 Christian cemeteries (1%) and 2 family cemeteries (1%).

245
cemeteries
10
towns represented
0
historic
11
church cemeteries
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How Jackson County compares

Jackson County has 45.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.7 for Alabama, which puts it 21st of 67 Alabama counties on this measure. Census estimates count 822 deaths here in 2024, about 103 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (19th of 67 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJackson CountyAlabamaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents45.613.721st of 67
Cemeteries per 100 square miles22.714.011th of 67
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)82259,27322nd of 67
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.48.445th of 67
Funeral homes849119th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10312134th of 65
Cremation providers04522nd of 67
Monument dealers02121st of 67
Notable burials063554th 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 Jackson County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jackson County?

We list 245 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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