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Cemeteries in North Carolina

Our directory lists 5,909 cemeteries in North Carolina, spread across 100 counties and 437 cities and towns. Identified types include 1,179 church cemeteries (20%), 417 family cemeteries (7%) and 351 Baptist cemeteries (6%). Burnsville has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 374. The earliest recorded establishment year among North Carolina listings is 1753. 35 listings include a phone number or website.

5,909
cemeteries listed
100
counties represented
437
cities represented
17
historic cemeteries
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Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.

By type

Cemetery types in North Carolina

By affiliation

Religious cemeteries

Veterans

Veterans cemeteries

All 13
Heritage

Historic cemeteries

All 17
Compared

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina has 5.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 30th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 108,649 deaths here in 2024, about 148 for each of the 733 funeral homes we know of (10th of 51 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureNorth Carolinathe United StatesRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.35.330th of 51
Cemeteries per 100 square miles12.25.118th of 51
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)108,6493,086,9258th of 51
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery18.417.222nd of 51
Funeral homes73321,45710th of 51
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home14814420th of 51
Cremation providers1933,6114th of 51
Monument dealers281,09114th of 51
Notable burials56068,09127th of 51

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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare North Carolina with other places.

Notable burials

Notable people buried in North Carolina

All 560

Wikidata records 560 notable people as buried in 134 North Carolina cemeteries. The best documented:

Cities

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are there in North Carolina?

Our directory currently lists 5,909 cemeteries in North Carolina, across 100 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Are there veterans cemeteries in North Carolina?

Yes. We list 13 veterans cemeteries in North Carolina, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.

How do I find historic cemeteries in North Carolina?

We list 17 cemeteries in North Carolina with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.

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