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Cemeteries in Rankin County, MS

Rankin County, Mississippi has 115 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Brandon (33), Pelahatchie (23) and Florence (15). Among them are 26 church cemeteries (23%), 22 Christian cemeteries (19%) and 5 memorial parks (4%).

115
cemeteries
13
towns represented
0
historic
26
church cemeteries
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How Rankin County compares

Rankin County has 7.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 75th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,464 deaths here in 2024, about 133 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (6th of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRankin CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents7.219.675th of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles14.812.323rd of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,46435,8435th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery12.76.29th of 82
Funeral homes114766th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home133757th of 79
Cremation providers183rd of 82
Monument dealers01314th of 82
Notable burials82897th 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 Rankin County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Rankin County?

We list 115 cemeteries in Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin 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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