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Cemeteries in Jackson County, MS

Jackson County, Mississippi has 50 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Vancleave (10), Moss Point (6) and Wade (6). Among them are 4 memorial parks (8%), 4 church cemeteries (8%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (6%).

50
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13
towns represented
0
historic
4
church cemeteries
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How Jackson County compares

Jackson County has 3.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 79th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,617 deaths here in 2024, about 95 for each of the 17 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJackson CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.419.679th of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles6.912.369th of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,61735,8434th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery32.36.24th of 82
Funeral homes174762nd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home957522nd of 79
Cremation providers087th of 82
Monument dealers1131st of 82
Notable burials228927th 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 Jackson County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jackson County?

We list 50 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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