Cemeteries in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, North Carolina has 53 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Blowing Rock (21), Cajahs Mountain (8) and Lenoir (7). Among them are 13 church cemeteries (25%), 5 Christian cemeteries (9%) and 4 Baptist cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Caldwell County
- Pet Cemetery2872 Old Morganton Rd · LenoirPet cemetery
- Estes CemeteryOld Johns River Road · CollettsvilleCemetery
- Laura Foster's Burial SiteNC-268 · LeniorCemetery
- Bolick CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Globe CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Greene CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- McLean CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Moore CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Mulberry CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Rufus CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- Sardis CemeteryHudsonBaptist cemetery
- Tolbert CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Bailey Camp CemeteryBlowing RockChristian cemetery
- Bollinger Methodist Chapel CemeteryHudsonMethodist cemetery
- Clearview Church CemeteryHudsonChristian cemetery
- East Hudson Church CemeteryHudsonChristian cemetery
- Friendship Baptist Church CemeterySawmillsBaptist cemetery
- Harris Chapel CemeteryHudsonChristian cemetery
- Mountain Grove Baptist Church CemeteryCajahs MountainBaptist cemetery
- Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church CemetarySawmillsBaptist cemetery
- Sunset Hill CemeterySawmillsChristian cemetery
- Belleview CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- Blue Ridge Memorial CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- Bolick CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Bradshaw CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Cajahs Mountain Church CemeteryCajahs MountainChurch cemetery
- Clark CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- Clarks Chapel CemeteryCajahs MountainChurch cemetery
- Crump-Lingle CemeteryCajahs MountainCemetery
- Edmisten CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Estes CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Gragg CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- GraveyardGamewellCemetery
- Greene CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Greene CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Greene Family graveyardBlowing RockFamily cemetery
- Hall Family CemeteryCajahs MountainFamily cemetery
- Harrison CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Herman CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Hickman Family CemeteryHudsonFamily cemetery
- Houck CemeteryGamewellCemetery
- Moore CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Mortimer CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Mount Bethel CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- North Catawba CemeteryCajahs MountainCemetery
- Philadelphia Church CemeteryCajahs MountainChurch cemetery
- Pinecrest CemeteryGranite FallsCemetery
- Puett CemeteryGamewellCemetery
- Puette CemeteryGamewellCemetery
- Rich CemeteryBlowing RockCemetery
- Rocky Mount CemeteryNorthlakesCemetery
- Sherrill Hill CemeteryLenoirCemetery
- Woodlawn Memorial GardenCajahs MountainMemorial park
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How Caldwell County compares
Caldwell County has 6.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 53rd of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,232 deaths here in 2024, about 205 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (44th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Caldwell County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.6 | 5.3 | 53rd of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 11.2 | 12.2 | 35th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,232 | 108,649 | 31st of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 23.2 | 18.4 | 46th of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 733 | 44th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 205 | 148 | 25th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 3 | 193 | 20th 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 Caldwell County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Caldwell County
- Bass-smith Funeral Homes Of Granite FallsFuneral home · Granite Falls · (828) 396-1305
- Chapel Of RestFuneral chapel · Lenoir · (828) 758-0906
- Ebony Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Lenoir · (828) 758-1859
- Mackie Funeral Service and CremationFuneral home · Granite Falls · (828) 396-3385
- Pendry's Lenoir Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lenoir · (828) 754-3441
- Premier Funeral Group LlcFuneral home · Granite Falls · (828) 313-0349
- Carolina Cremation ServiceCremation provider · Lenoir · (828) 754-3441
- Evans Funeral Service & CrematoryCremation provider · Lenoir · (828) 754-7979
- Greer McElveen Funeral Home and CrematoryCremation provider · Lenoir · (828) 754-4521
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 Caldwell County?
We list 53 cemeteries in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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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