Cemeteries in Cherokee County, NC
Cherokee County, North Carolina has 52 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Murphy (46), Andrews (4) and Marble (2). Among them are 12 church cemeteries (23%), 5 Baptist cemeteries (10%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (6%).
All cemeteries in Cherokee County
- Harshaw Cemetery150 South Church Street · MurphyMethodist cemetery
- A.M.E. Church Cemetery200 Church of Christ Road · MurphyMethodist cemetery
- Baptist Church of Murphy Cemetery57 McClelland Street · MurphyBaptist cemetery
- Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery5485 Joe Brown Highway · MurphyChristian cemetery
- Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery165 Wolf Creek Road · MurphyChristian cemetery
- Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery381 Upper Peachtree Road · MurphyBaptist cemetery
- Shoal Creek Cemetery10 Wehutty Road · MurphyChristian cemetery
- Unaka Baptist Church Cemetery12600 Beaver Dam Road · MurphyBaptist cemetery
- Vengeance Creek Memorial Garden1298 Vengeance Creek Road · MarbleMemorial park
- Violet Baptist Church Cemetery180 Violet Church Road · MurphyBaptist cemetery
- Greenlawn Cemetery582 Greenlawn Cemetary Road · MurphyChurch cemetery
- Moss Cemetery2698 Airport Road · MarbleCemetery
- Sunset Cemetery150 Cemetery Street · MurphyCemetery
- Allen CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Beech Creek CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Bryson CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Clonts CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Decker CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Dickey CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Farrow CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Ferguson CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Garrett CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Haigler CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Hamby CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Hickey CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Hiwassee CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Hyatt CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- James CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- James CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Kirkland CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Lenderman CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Martin CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Mc Guire CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Morrow CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- New Prospect CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Old Martins Creek CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Parker CemeteryAndrewsCemetery
- Payne CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Persimmon Creek CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- River Hill CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Rose CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Suit CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Taylor CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Timpson CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Unaka CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Valley River CemeteryAndrewsCemetery
- Valleytown CemeteryAndrewsCemetery
- Walker Plantation CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Welch-Blythe CemeteryAndrewsChurch cemetery
- Wells CemeteryMurphyCemetery
- Young CemeteryMurphyCemetery
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How Cherokee County compares
Cherokee County has 17.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 19th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 435 deaths here in 2024, about 109 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (62nd of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Cherokee County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.1 | 5.3 | 19th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 11.4 | 12.2 | 34th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 435 | 108,649 | 68th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.4 | 18.4 | 81st of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 733 | 62nd of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 109 | 148 | 62nd of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 193 | 37th of 100 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 24th of 100 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 560 | 44th 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 Cherokee County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Cherokee County
- Ivie Funeral HomeFuneral home · Murphy · (828) 837-2116
- Ivie Funeral HomeFuneral home · Andrews · (828) 321-4312
- Townson-Rose Funeral HomeFuneral home · Murphy · (828) 837-2109
- Townson-Rose Funeral HomeFuneral home · Andrews · (828) 321-4409
- Cochran | McDaniel Funeral Homes & Crematories - Murphy ChapelCremation provider · Murphy · (828) 837-9599
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 Cherokee County?
We list 52 cemeteries in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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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