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Cemeteries in Tate County, MS

Tate County, Mississippi has 58 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Senatobia (48), Byhalia (5) and Hernando (5). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (14%), 2 memorial parks (3%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (2%).

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How Tate County compares

Tate County has 20.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 54th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 362 deaths here in 2024, about 72 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (37th of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureTate CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents20.319.654th of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles14.312.325th of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)36235,84331st of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.26.233rd of 82
Funeral homes547637th of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home727532nd of 79
Cremation providers087th of 82
Monument dealers01314th of 82
Notable burials128947th 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 Tate County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Tate County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Tate County?

We list 58 cemeteries in Tate 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 Tate 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 Tate 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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