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Cemeteries in Polk County, GA

Polk County, Georgia has 97 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Cedartown (58), Rockmart (16) and Aragon (15). Among them are 35 church cemeteries (36%), 26 Baptist cemeteries (27%) and 16 family cemeteries (16%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Polk County?

We list 97 cemeteries in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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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