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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%).

97
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6
towns represented
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historic
35
church cemeteries
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How Polk County compares

Polk County has 21.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 102nd of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 592 deaths here in 2024, about 118 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (48th of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasurePolk CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents21.713.4102nd of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles31.325.955th of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)59297,25041st of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.16.554th of 159
Funeral homes577548th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11812559th of 153
Cremation providers111825th of 159
Monument dealers03429th of 159
Notable burials285933rd 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 Polk County with other places.

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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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