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Cemeteries in Walker County, GA

Walker County, Georgia has 79 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near LaFayette (38), Chickamauga (16) and Dalton (9). Among them are 12 church cemeteries (15%), 9 Christian cemeteries (11%) and 3 memorial parks (4%).

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9
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How Walker County compares

Walker County has 11.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 13.4 for Georgia, which puts it 123rd of 159 Georgia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 874 deaths here in 2024, about 219 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (67th of 159 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWalker CountyGeorgiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents11.413.4123rd of 159
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.725.9112th of 159
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)87497,25030th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery11.16.528th of 159
Funeral homes477567th of 159
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home21912519th of 153
Cremation providers011849th 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 Walker County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Walker County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Walker County?

We list 79 cemeteries in Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker 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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