Cemeteries in Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County, Florida has 25 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Trenton (18), High Springs (4) and Newberry (3). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (40%), 4 Baptist cemeteries (16%) and 2 family cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Gilchrist County
- Bethel CemeteryTrentonBaptist cemetery
- Pleasant Hill Baptist Church CemeteryTrentonBaptist cemetery
- Priscilla Baptist Church CemeteryTrentonBaptist cemetery
- Shady Grove CemeteryTrentonChristian cemetery
- Union Baptist CemeteryNewberryBaptist cemetery
- Bell CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Bethel Church of Christ CemeteryTrentonChurch cemetery
- Center Hill Church Of Christ CemeteryNewberryChurch cemetery
- George Washington Sanchez Family GravesitesTrentonCemetery
- Jennings Lake CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Joppa CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Log Landing CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Midway Church of Christ CemeteryTrentonChurch cemetery
- Mount Horeb CemeteryHigh SpringsCemetery
- New Hope Family Church CemeteryTrentonChurch cemetery
- Osceola CemeteryHigh SpringsCemetery
- Overstreet Family CemeteryTrentonFamily cemetery
- Pleasent Grove Advent Church CemeteryHigh SpringsChurch cemetery
- Rogers CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Sanchez-White CemeteryNewberryCemetery
- Sonshine Memorial GardenTrentonMemorial park
- Spring Ridge CemeteryHigh SpringsCemetery
- Townsend CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Trenton CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- White Family CemeteryTrentonFamily cemetery
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How Gilchrist County compares
Gilchrist County has 12.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.3 for Florida, which puts it 18th of 67 Florida counties on this measure. Census estimates count 233 deaths here in 2024, about 233 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (61st of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gilchrist County | Florida | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.4 | 1.3 | 18th of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.1 | 5.9 | 28th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 233 | 227,980 | 60th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.3 | 72.6 | 53rd of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 871 | 61st of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 233 | 262 | 32nd of 65 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 335 | 46th of 67 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 22 | 16th of 67 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 478 | 31st 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 Florida counties with the figure available. Compare Gilchrist County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gilchrist County
- Watson-Milton Funeral HomeFuneral home · Trenton · (352) 463-8888
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Gilchrist County?
We list 25 cemeteries in Gilchrist County, Florida. 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 Gilchrist County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Florida 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 Gilchrist County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Florida law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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