Cemeteries in Alexander County, NC
Alexander County, North Carolina has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Taylorsville (4), Bethlehem (2) and Stony Point (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (14%).
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How Alexander County compares
Alexander County has 1.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 86th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 480 deaths here in 2024, about 160 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (71st of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Alexander County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 5.3 | 86th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 12.2 | 93rd of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 480 | 108,649 | 65th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 68.6 | 18.4 | 11th of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 733 | 71st of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 160 | 148 | 37th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 193 | 60th of 100 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 24th of 100 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 560 | 63rd of 100 |
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 North Carolina counties with the figure available. Compare Alexander County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Alexander County
- Adams Funeral Home LLCFuneral home · Taylorsville · (828) 632-2291
- Alexander Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Taylorsville · (828) 635-8002
- Chapman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Stony Point · (704) 585-2796
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 Alexander County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Alexander County, North Carolina. 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 Alexander County kept?
Death certificates are held by the North Carolina 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 Alexander County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. North Carolina law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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