Cemeteries in Wayne County, MS
Wayne County, Mississippi has 66 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Waynesboro (56), Richton (5) and Laurel (3). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (6%) and 1 Christian cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Wayne County
- Arrington CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Big Rock CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Boyles Chapel CemeteryWaynesboroChurch cemetery
- Clear Creek CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Corinth CemeteryRichtonCemetery
- Dunn CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Hickory Grove CemeteryRichtonCemetery
- Hollis Creek CemeteryRichtonCemetery
- Lewis Chapel CemeteryWaynesboroChurch cemetery
- Matherville CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mills CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mills CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mozingo CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mozingo CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Mulberry CemeteryRichtonCemetery
- Philadelphus CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Pittman CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Providence CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Sanderson CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Sellers CemeteryLaurelCemetery
- Shirley Place CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Stagg CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Strengthford CemeteryLaurelCemetery
- Waller Ridge CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Winchester CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Yellow Creek CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Yellow Creek CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Chaparral CemeteryWaynesboroChristian cemetery
- Atkinson CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Big Creek CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Billie Field CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Boice CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Chason CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Christian Fellowship CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Concord CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Dyess CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Eudora CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Gandy CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Gray CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Hayes CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Lowery CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Menasco CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeterySharonCemetery
- Old Shady Grove CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryLaurelCemetery
- Powe CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Powell CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Salem CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Salem CemeteryRichtonCemetery
- Salem CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Sandhill CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Scotch Chapel CemeteryWaynesboroChurch cemetery
- Shows CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Washam CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Waynesboro CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- West Shady Grove CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Zion Rest CemeteryWaynesboroCemetery
- Zion Rest CemeterySharonCemetery
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How Wayne County compares
Wayne County has 33.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.6 for Mississippi, which puts it 36th of 82 Mississippi counties on this measure. Census estimates count 272 deaths here in 2024, about 91 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (62nd of 82 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wayne County | Mississippi | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 33.4 | 19.6 | 36th of 82 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.1 | 12.3 | 58th of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 272 | 35,843 | 51st of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.1 | 6.2 | 47th of 82 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 476 | 62nd of 82 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 91 | 75 | 24th of 79 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 8 | 7th 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 Wayne County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wayne County
- Freeman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waynesboro · (601) 735-4347
- McDonald & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waynesboro · (601) 735-4337
- Turner Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waynesboro · (601) 735-4733
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 Wayne County?
We list 66 cemeteries in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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