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Cemeteries in Harrison County, MS

Harrison County, Mississippi has 44 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Saucier (15), Latimer (5) and West Gulfport (4). Among them are 4 memorial parks (9%), 4 church cemeteries (9%) and 1 national cemetery (2%).

44
cemeteries
11
towns represented
0
historic
4
church cemeteries
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How Harrison County compares

Harrison County has 2.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 82nd of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,341 deaths here in 2024, about 138 for each of the 17 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureHarrison CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.119.682nd of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles7.712.363rd of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,34135,8432nd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery53.26.21st of 82
Funeral homes174762nd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home138756th of 79
Cremation providers087th of 82
Monument dealers1131st of 82
Notable burials328921st 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 Harrison County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Harrison County?

We list 44 cemeteries in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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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