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Cemeteries in Holmes County, MS

Holmes County, Mississippi has 132 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lexington (60), Tchula (27) and Durant (26). Among them are 11 church cemeteries (8%), 4 Christian cemeteries (3%) and 3 Baptist cemeteries (2%).

132
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
11
church cemeteries
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How Holmes County compares

Holmes County has 84.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 9th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 276 deaths here in 2024, about 39 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureHolmes CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents84.819.69th of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.412.315th of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)27635,84350th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery2.16.271st of 82
Funeral homes747623rd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home397568th of 79
Cremation providers087th of 82
Monument dealers01314th of 82
Notable burials428918th 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 Holmes County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Holmes County?

We list 132 cemeteries in Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes 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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