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Cemeteries in Jefferson County, GA

Jefferson County, Georgia has 149 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wrens (56), Wadley (39) and Louisville (35). Among them are 52 church cemeteries (35%), 14 Baptist cemeteries (9%) and 12 family cemeteries (8%).

149
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
52
church cemeteries
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How Jefferson County compares

Jefferson County has 99.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 18th of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 286 deaths here in 2024, about 36 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (19th of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJefferson CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents99.213.418th of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles28.325.966th of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)28697,25084th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery1.96.5119th of 159
Funeral homes877519th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home36125135th of 153
Cremation providers011849th of 159
Monument dealers03429th of 159
Notable burials085981st 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 Jefferson County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jefferson County?

We list 149 cemeteries in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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