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Cemeteries in Union County, MS

Union County, Mississippi has 65 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Albany (56), Saltillo (5) and Guntown (2). Among them are 2 memorial parks (3%), 2 church cemeteries (3%) and 1 Christian cemetery (2%).

65
cemeteries
5
towns represented
0
historic
2
church cemeteries
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How Union County compares

Union County has 22.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 51st of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 299 deaths here in 2024, about 50 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (31st of 82 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureUnion CountyMississippiRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents22.919.651st of 82
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.612.319th of 82
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)29935,84343rd of 82
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.66.244th of 82
Funeral homes647631st of 82
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home507558th of 79
Cremation providers183rd of 82
Monument dealers1131st of 82
Notable burials028963rd 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 Union County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Union County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Union County?

We list 65 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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