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Cemeteries in Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County, Georgia has 155 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Canton (58), Milton (22) and Ball Ground (22). Among them are 63 church cemeteries (41%), 46 Baptist cemeteries (30%) and 31 family cemeteries (20%).

155
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11
towns represented
0
historic
63
church cemeteries
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How Cherokee County compares

Cherokee County has 5.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 146th of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,947 deaths here in 2024, about 243 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (19th of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureCherokee CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.313.4146th of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles36.825.942nd of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,94797,25011th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery12.66.520th of 159
Funeral homes877519th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home24312511th of 153
Cremation providers211812th of 159
Monument dealers03429th of 159
Notable burials985914th of 159

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 Georgia counties with the figure available. Compare Cherokee County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Cherokee County?

We list 155 cemeteries in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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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