Cemeteries in Beaufort County, NC
Beaufort County, North Carolina has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Washington (10), River Road (5) and Belhaven (4). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (26%), 3 Christian cemeteries (13%) and 1 memorial park (4%).
All cemeteries in Beaufort County
- Edwards CemeteryRiver RoadCemetery
- High Hill CemeteryBayboroCemetery
- Oakhaven CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Samuel Moore CemeteryWashingtonCemetery
- Sandy Grove Primitive FWB CemeteryBayboroCemetery
- Asbury Church CemeteryRiver RoadChristian cemetery
- First Presbyterian Church CemeteryWashingtonPresbyterian cemetery
- Providence CemeteryWashingtonChristian cemetery
- Warren Memorial CemeteryRiver RoadChristian cemetery
- Belhaven Community CemeteryBelhavenCemetery
- Bonner CemeteryRiver RoadCemetery
- Cedar Grove CemeteryWashingtonCemetery
- Lee CemeteryBayboroCemetery
- Northside CemeteryBelhavenCemetery
- Oakdale CemeteryWashingtonCemetery
- Odd Fellows CemeteryBelhavenCemetery
- Pamlico Memorial Gardens IncWashingtonMemorial park
- Rowe CemeteryRiver RoadCemetery
- Saint Peter Church CemeteryWashingtonChurch cemetery
- Snowd Branch Church of God CemeteryWashingtonChurch cemetery
- Thomas J. Lantham CemeteryBelhavenCemetery
- Trinity CemeteryWashingtonCemetery
- Wesley CemeteryWashingtonCemetery
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How Beaufort County compares
Beaufort County has 5.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 59th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 640 deaths here in 2024, about 91 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (38th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Beaufort County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.2 | 5.3 | 59th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.8 | 12.2 | 91st of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 640 | 108,649 | 54th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 27.8 | 18.4 | 39th of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 7 | 733 | 38th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 91 | 148 | 70th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 193 | 37th 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 Beaufort County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Beaufort County
- Hillside Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Washington · (252) 975-4500
- Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Washington · (252) 975-4500
- Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Washington · (252) 940-3517
- Leon Randolph Funeral HomeFuneral home · Washington · (252) 946-2278
- Paradise Memorial ChapelFuneral chapel · Washington · (252) 792-2001
- Paul Funeral HomeFuneral home · Washington · (252) 946-4144
- People's Funeral Establishment, LLCFuneral home · Washington · (252) 940-5909
- Washington Funeral&CremationCremation provider · Washington · (252) 833-0654
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 Beaufort County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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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