Cemeteries in Chowan County, NC
Chowan County, North Carolina has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Edenton (5) and Gatesville (1). Among them are 2 family cemeteries (33%).
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How Chowan County compares
Chowan County has 4.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 64th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 254 deaths here in 2024, about 127 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (78th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Chowan County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.3 | 64th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.5 | 12.2 | 84th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 254 | 108,649 | 86th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 42.3 | 18.4 | 27th of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 733 | 78th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 127 | 148 | 48th 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 Chowan County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Chowan County
- Blair Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Edenton · (252) 482-4449
- Rowsom Funeral HomeFuneral home · Edenton · (252) 482-3374
- Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Edenton · (252) 482-9993
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 Chowan County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan 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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