Cemeteries in Lawrence County, MS
Lawrence County, Mississippi has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Monticello (13), Prentiss (7) and Holly Springs (3). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (9%), 1 memorial park (4%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Lawrence County
- Armstrong CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Benson CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Buckey CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Cliburn CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Droummonds CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Hepzibah CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- New Hebron CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- North Pleasant Hill CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Sauls CemeteryHolly SpringsCemetery
- Sauls Valley CemeteryHolly SpringsCemetery
- Scarber CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Smith CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Stephens CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Monticello Baptist Church CemetaryMonticelloBaptist cemetery
- Quin Temple CemetaryMonticelloChristian cemetery
- Bethshan Memorial ParkMonticelloMemorial park
- Bozeman CemeteryHolly SpringsCemetery
- Dampeer CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Fair Hill CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
- Monticello CemetaryMonticelloCemetery
- Sills CemeteryPrentissCemetery
- Stringer CemeteryMonticelloCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lawrence County compares
Lawrence County has 19.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 55th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 200 deaths here in 2024, about 200 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (77th of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lawrence County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.7 | 19.6 | 55th of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.3 | 12.3 | 75th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 200 | 35,843 | 58th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.7 | 6.2 | 21st of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 476 | 77th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 200 | 75 | 2nd 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 Lawrence County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lawrence County
- Wilson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Monticello · (601) 587-2573
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 Lawrence County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.