Cemeteries in Quitman County, GA
Quitman County, Georgia has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Gaines (9), Cuthbert (8) and Lumpkin (4). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (33%), 4 Baptist cemeteries (19%) and 3 family cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Quitman County
- Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church CemeteryLumpkinBaptist cemetery
- Harrison Family CemeteryFort GainesFamily cemetery
- Hogan CemeteryLumpkinCemetery
- Pataula CemeteryLumpkinCemetery
- Berry Chapel Baptist Church CemeteryFort GainesBaptist cemetery
- Hopewell Baptist Church CemeteryLumpkinBaptist cemetery
- Mount Zion Baptist Church CemeteryCuthbertBaptist cemetery
- Shady Grove AME Church CemeteryFort GainesMethodist cemetery
- Union United Methodist Church CemeteryCuthbertMethodist cemetery
- Burnett Family CemeteryFort GainesFamily cemetery
- Catchings CemeteryFort GainesCemetery
- Georgetown CemeteryFort GainesCemetery
- Harrell-Lanier CemeteryCuthbertCemetery
- Methvin CemeteryFort GainesCemetery
- Morris CemeteryCuthbertCemetery
- Old Pataula CemeteryCuthbertCemetery
- Pittman CemeteryCuthbertCemetery
- Roberts Family CemeteryFort GainesFamily cemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryFort GainesCemetery
- Tommy Kendrick Memorial Park at Magnolia AcresCuthbertMemorial park
- Union Church CemeteryCuthbertChurch cemetery
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How Quitman County compares
Quitman County has 90.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 21st of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 26 deaths here in 2024, about 26 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (136th of 159 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Quitman County | Georgia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 90.4 | 13.4 | 21st of 159 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 13.9 | 25.9 | 135th of 159 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 26 | 97,250 | 158th of 159 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.2 | 6.5 | 142nd of 159 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 775 | 136th of 159 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 26 | 125 | 146th of 153 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 118 | 49th of 159 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 34 | 29th of 159 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 859 | 81st 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 Quitman County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Quitman County
- Lewis Mortuary IIMortuary · Georgetown · (229) 334-8923
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Quitman County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Quitman 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 Quitman 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 Quitman 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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