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Cemeteries in Adams County, MS

Adams County, Mississippi has 49 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Morgantown (30), Natchez (17) and Fayette (1). Among them are 2 memorial parks (4%), 1 church cemetery (2%) and 1 veterans cemetery (2%).

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4
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historic
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How Adams County compares

Adams County has 17.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 58th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 452 deaths here in 2024, about 57 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (16th of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureAdams CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents17.119.658th of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles10.612.343rd of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)45235,84322nd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.26.218th of 82
Funeral homes847616th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home577544th of 79
Cremation providers087th of 82
Monument dealers1131st of 82
Notable burials252892nd of 82

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 Mississippi counties with the figure available. Compare Adams County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Adams County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Adams County?

We list 49 cemeteries in Adams County, Mississippi. 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 Adams County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Mississippi 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 Adams County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Mississippi law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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