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Cemeteries in DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County, Georgia has 149 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 24 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Redan (19), Tucker (17) and Panthersville (13). Among them are 45 church cemeteries (30%), 31 family cemeteries (21%) and 22 Baptist cemeteries (15%).

149
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24
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45
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How DeKalb County compares

DeKalb County has 1.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 159th of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 5,200 deaths here in 2024, about 248 for each of the 21 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureDeKalb CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.913.4159th of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles55.725.912th of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)5,20097,2502nd of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery34.96.53rd of 159
Funeral homes217752nd of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home24812510th of 153
Cremation providers61184th of 159
Monument dealers03429th of 159
Notable burials185951st 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 DeKalb County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in DeKalb County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in DeKalb County?

We list 149 cemeteries in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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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