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Cemeteries in Burke County, GA

Burke County, Georgia has 190 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Waynesboro (116), Hephzibah (20) and Wadley (18). Among them are 79 church cemeteries (42%), 52 Baptist cemeteries (27%) and 13 family cemeteries (7%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Burke County?

We list 190 cemeteries in Burke County, Georgia. 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 Burke County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Georgia 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 Burke County?

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

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