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Cemeteries in Jefferson County, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama has 109 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 38 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Bessemer (10), Birmingham (6) and Irondale (6). Among them are 12 church cemeteries (11%), 9 memorial parks (8%) and 4 Christian cemeteries (4%).

109
cemeteries
38
towns represented
0
historic
12
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Jefferson County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jefferson County?

We list 109 cemeteries in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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