Cemeteries in Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County, Mississippi has 40 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Poplarville (19), Carriere (10) and Lumberton (9).
All cemeteries in Pearl River County
- Beall CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Bond CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Byrd Line CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Davis CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Dedeaux CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Felix Ladner CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Frye CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Gipson CemeteryHide-A-Way LakeCemetery
- Hickory Grove CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Holdens CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Hollman CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Landrum CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- McGehee CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Myrick CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Poplarville CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Rester CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Rose Park CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Steep Hollow CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Beall CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Daugdrill CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Juniper Grove CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Kennedy CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Ladner CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Ladner CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Lee CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Lee CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Lumpkin CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Martin CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Orvisburg CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Redmond CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Richie CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Rouse Field CemeteryLumbertonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Smith CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Smith CemeteryPoplarvilleCemetery
- Spiers CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Thigpen CemeteryPicayuneCemetery
- Union CemeteryCarriereCemetery
- Whitehead CemeteryCarriereCemetery
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How Pearl River County compares
Pearl River County has 6.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 77th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 752 deaths here in 2024, about 125 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (31st of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Pearl River County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.8 | 19.6 | 77th of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.9 | 12.3 | 77th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 752 | 35,843 | 11th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 18.8 | 6.2 | 6th of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 476 | 31st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 125 | 75 | 8th of 79 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 8 | 7th of 82 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 14th of 82 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 289 | 27th 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 Pearl River County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pearl River County
- Baylous Funeral HomeFuneral home · Picayune · (601) 798-3371
- Brown's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Picayune · (601) 798-4469
- Mcdonald Funeral Home And Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Picayune · (601) 798-1212
- Picayune Funeral Home & Memorial GardensFuneral home · Picayune · (601) 798-5238
- Picayune Funeral Home & Memorial GardensFuneral home · Picayune · (601) 798-5238
- White Funeral HomeFuneral home · Poplarville · (601) 795-4982
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 Pearl River County?
We list 40 cemeteries in Pearl River 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 Pearl River 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 Pearl River 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 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.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.