Cemeteries in Sharkey County, MS
Sharkey County, Mississippi has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rolling Fork (10) and Hollandale (4). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Sharkey County
- Cameta CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Danover CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Delta City CemeteryHollandaleMunicipal cemetery
- Vickland CemeteryHollandaleCemetery
- Weathers CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Centrana CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Elmwood CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Fish Lake CemeteryHollandaleCemetery
- Georgia Bend CemeteryHollandaleCemetery
- Golden Link CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Harris CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Jeffery CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Kettleman CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
- Vicks CemeteryRolling ForkCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sharkey County compares
Sharkey County has 43.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 28th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 55 deaths here in 2024, about 28 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (71st of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sharkey County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 43.3 | 19.6 | 28th of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.2 | 12.3 | 81st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 55 | 35,843 | 81st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.9 | 6.2 | 48th of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 476 | 71st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 28 | 75 | 76th of 79 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 8 | 3rd 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 Sharkey County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sharkey County
- Glenwood Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rolling Fork · (662) 873-2811
- Walkers Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rolling Fork · (662) 873-4005
- Smith Funerals & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Rolling Fork · (662) 873-6538
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 Sharkey County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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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