Cemeteries in Charles County, MD
Charles County, Maryland has 41 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 12 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near La Plata (12), Indian Head (8) and Bryans Road (4). Among them are 25 church cemeteries (61%), 16 Christian cemeteries (39%) and 3 Methodist cemeteries (7%).
All cemeteries in Charles County
- Old Fields Episcopal Church CemeteryHughesvilleChristian cemetery
- Saint Ignatius CemeteryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Wesleyan Memorial GardensSaint CharlesMemorial park
- Chicamuxen CemeteryIndian HeadCemetery
- Mount Rest CemeteryLa PlataCemetery
- Trinity Memorial GardensSt. CharlesMemorial park
- Christ Church Durham Parish CemeteryIndian HeadChristian cemetery
- Good Hope Baptist Church CemeteryCobb IslandChristian cemetery
- Hawkins Gate CemetryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Holy Ghost CemeteryCobb IslandChristian cemetery
- King James Baptist Church CemeteryLa PlataBaptist cemetery
- La Plata United Methodist Church CemeteryLa PlataMethodist cemetery
- Marbury Baptist Church CemeteryIndian HeadChristian cemetery
- Metropolitan United Methodist Church CemeteryBryans RoadMethodist cemetery
- Old Christ Church CemeteryCobb IslandChristian cemetery
- Pisgah United Methodist Church CemeteryIndian HeadChristian cemetery
- Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church CemeteryIndian HeadBaptist cemetery
- Saint Catherines of Alexandria CemeteryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Saint Ignatius of Loyola CemeteryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Saint John's Episcopal Chapel CemeteryBryans RoadEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Mary's Catholic Church CemeteryHughesvilleCatholic cemetery
- Saint Marys Catholic Church CemeteryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church CemeterySt. CharlesCatholic cemetery
- Shiloh Community Church CemeteryCobb IslandChristian cemetery
- Smith Chapel CemeteryIndian HeadChristian cemetery
- Trinity Church CemeteryCharlotte HallChristian cemetery
- Zion Baptist Church CemeteryLa PlataChristian cemetery
- Zion Wesley United Methodist Church CemeteryWaldorfMethodist cemetery
- Alexandria CemeteryIndian HeadCemetery
- Heritage Memorial CemeterySt. CharlesCemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryBryans RoadCemetery
- Marshall CemeteryAccokeekCemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryLa PlataCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryLa PlataCemetery
- Park Hill CemeteryIndian HeadCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryLa PlataCemetery
- Saint Charles CemeteryPotomac HeightsCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryBennsvilleCemetery
- Saint Pauls Piney Church CemeterySt. CharlesChurch cemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryBryans RoadCemetery
- Society of Friends CemeteryHughesvilleCemetery
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How Charles County compares
Charles County has 2.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.7 for Maryland, which puts it 18th of 24 Maryland counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,392 deaths here in 2024, about 107 for each of the 13 funeral homes we know of (7th of 24 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Charles County | Maryland | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.3 | 2.7 | 18th of 24 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.0 | 17.5 | 23rd of 24 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,392 | 54,005 | 11th of 24 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 34.0 | 31.7 | 7th of 24 |
| Funeral homes | 13 | 290 | 7th of 24 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 107 | 186 | 17th of 24 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 47 | 12th of 24 |
| Monument dealers | 2 | 12 | 1st of 24 |
| Notable burials | 24 | 1,397 | 8th of 24 |
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 Maryland counties with the figure available. Compare Charles County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Charles County
- Arehart-Echols Funeral HomeFuneral home · La Plata · (301) 870-3234
- Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, P.A.Funeral home · Waldorf · (301) 632-6624
- Briscoe-tonic Funeral Home, PaFuneral home · Waldorf · (301) 632-6624
- Huntt Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waldorf · (301) 645-7021
- Johnson Funeral Services PaFuneral home · Waldorf · (301) 392-0000
- Precious Memories Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesFuneral home · White Plains · (240) 448-5623
- Precious Memories Funeral Home, P.A.Funeral home · Waldorf · (240) 585-5214
- Raymond FuneralFuneral home · La Plata · (410) 257-3875
- Raymond Funeral Service, PaFuneral home · La Plata · (301) 934-2920
- Rmt Funeral Home P.a.Funeral home · Waldorf · (301) 857-2040
- Terrence L. Johnson Funeral ServiceFuneral home · White Plains · (301) 392-0000
- Thornton Funeral Home P.A.Funeral home · Indian Head · (301) 375-7855
- Williams Funeral HomeFuneral home · Indian Head · (301) 743-5478
- Oakview MemorialsMonument dealer · Waldorf · (240) 682-4560
- Oakview MemorialsMonument dealer · La Plata · (240) 682-4560
- Rmt Funeral ServicesCremation provider · White Plains · (301) 857-2040
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 Charles County?
We list 41 cemeteries in Charles County, Maryland. 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 Charles County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Maryland 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 Charles County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Maryland law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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