Cemeteries in Humphreys County, MS
Humphreys County, Mississippi has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Belzoni (12), Yazoo City (4) and Moorhead (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (24%) and 4 Christian cemeteries (24%).
All cemeteries in Humphreys County
- Goshen CemeteryYazoo CityCemetery
- Huddleston CemeteryYazoo CityCemetery
- Jones CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Mathena CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Sky Lake Bend CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Holly Grove CemeteryBelzoniChristian cemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryBelzoniChristian cemetery
- Mount Everet CemeteryBelzoniChristian cemetery
- Woodland CemeteryBelzoniChristian cemetery
- Balup CemeteryYazoo CityCemetery
- Bellewood CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Brown CemeteryYazoo CityCemetery
- Carson CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Fullilove CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
- Mount Airy CemeteryMoorheadCemetery
- Pilgrim Rest CemeteryBelzoniCemetery
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How Humphreys County compares
Humphreys County has 23.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 50th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 103 deaths here in 2024, about 52 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (71st of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Humphreys County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 23.9 | 19.6 | 50th of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.1 | 12.3 | 80th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 103 | 35,843 | 76th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.1 | 6.2 | 35th of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 476 | 71st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 52 | 75 | 53rd of 79 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 8 | 7th of 82 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 14th of 82 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 289 | 63rd 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 Humphreys County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Humphreys County
- Mortimer Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Belzoni · (662) 334-4519
- Smith Funeral HomeFuneral home · Belzoni · (662) 247-1443
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 Humphreys County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Humphreys 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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys 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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