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Cemeteries in Union County, GA

Union County, Georgia has 64 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Blairsville (56), Dahlonega (6) and Blue Ridge (1). Among them are 12 church cemeteries (19%), 10 Christian cemeteries (16%) and 1 memorial park (2%).

64
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4
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How Union County compares

Union County has 23.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 100th of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 381 deaths here in 2024, about 381 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (136th of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureUnion CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents23.213.4100th of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles19.925.994th of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)38197,25063rd of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.06.557th of 159
Funeral homes1775136th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home3811253rd of 153
Cremation providers211812th 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 Union County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Union County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Union County?

We list 64 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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