Cemeteries in Oktibbeha County, MS
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi has 48 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Starkville (40), Ackerman (5) and Brooksville (1). Among them are 11 church cemeteries (23%), 4 Baptist cemeteries (8%) and 2 Presbyterian cemeteries (4%).
All cemeteries in Oktibbeha County
- Adaton Baptist CemeteryStarkvilleBaptist cemetery
- Adaton Methodist CemeteryStarkvilleMethodist cemetery
- Bethesda Baptist CemeteryStarkvilleBaptist cemetery
- Big Creek Methodist CemeteryAckermanMethodist cemetery
- New Hope CemeteryStarkvilleChristian cemetery
- Old Presbyterian CemeteryStarkvillePresbyterian cemetery
- Sturgis CemeterySturgisCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryAckermanCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Blair CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Brush Arbor CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Center Grove CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Chigger Hill CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Clear Springs CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Community Club CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Craig Springs CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Curtis Chapel CemeteryStarkvilleChurch cemetery
- Double Springs CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Double Springs CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Fox CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Josey Creek CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Kellum Parker CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Lost CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- McClelland CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryAckermanCemetery
- Oddfellows CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Old Chestnut Log CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Parrish CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Self Creek CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Stewart CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Associated Reform Presbyterian CemeteryStarkvillePresbyterian cemetery
- Morgan Chapel CemeteryStarkvilleBaptist cemetery
- Pleasant Ridge CemeteryStarkvilleBaptist cemetery
- Boyd CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Cedar Grove CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Colcolough CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Crigler CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Mayhew Mission CemeteryWest PointCemetery
- Memorial Garden Park CemeteryStarkvilleMemorial park
- Old Whitefield CemeteryAckermanCemetery
- Pearsons Chapel CemeteryStarkvilleChurch cemetery
- Peters CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Rice CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Salem CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Sanders CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Seitz CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Sessums CemeteryStarkvilleCemetery
- Wake Forest CemeteryAckermanCemetery
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How Oktibbeha County compares
Oktibbeha County has 9.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 71st of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 352 deaths here in 2024, about 88 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (45th of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.2 | 19.6 | 71st of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 10.5 | 12.3 | 45th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 352 | 35,843 | 34th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.3 | 6.2 | 26th of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 476 | 45th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 88 | 75 | 25th of 79 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 8 | 7th of 82 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 14th of 82 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 289 | 15th 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 Oktibbeha County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Oktibbeha County
- Century Hairston Funeral HomeFuneral home · Starkville · (662) 323-5854
- Welch Funeral HomeFuneral home · Starkville · (662) 323-5905
- Welch Funeral HomeFuneral home · Maben · (662) 263-8264
- West Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Starkville · (662) 323-6674
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 Oktibbeha County?
We list 48 cemeteries in Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha 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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- 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.
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