About William Burkett Cemetery
William Burkett Cemetery is a cemetery in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. The grounds sit at about 144 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 667808. The nearest other listed cemetery is Riverview Cemetery, about 1.3 mi away.
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31.30649, -89.27812
What William Burkett Cemetery offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Riverview Cemetery1901 East Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MSMunicipal cemetery1.3 mi
- Oaklawn Cemetery401 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MSCemetery1.8 mi
- Pine Ridge CemeteryHattiesburg, MSCemetery1.9 mi
- Forrest Memorial GardensPetal, MSMemorial park2.0 mi
- Gillis CemeteryHattiesburg, MSCemetery2.2 mi
- East 8th Street CemeteryEast 8th Street, Hattiesburg, MSCemetery2.4 mi
- Petal CemeteryPetal, MSCemetery2.7 mi
- Scott Street Cemetery1417 Scott Street, Hattiesburg, MSChristian cemetery2.9 mi
- Roseland Park CemeteryHattiesburg, MSCemetery2.9 mi
- South Hill Cemetery78 South Hills Drive, Hattiesburg, MSCemetery3.0 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is William Burkett Cemetery located?
William Burkett Cemetery is at James Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 in Forrest County. GPS coordinates: 31.30649, -89.27812.
What are the visiting hours of William Burkett Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at William Burkett Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.