Cemeteries in Craven County, NC
Craven County, North Carolina has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Bern (10), Neuse Forest (6) and Havelock (3). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (13%), 3 memorial parks (13%) and 2 family cemeteries (9%).
All cemeteries in Craven County
- New Bern National Cemetery1711 National Avenue · New Bern · est. 1867National cemetery
- Greenleaf Memorial Park900 River Road · New BernMemorial park
- Cedar Grove CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Spring Garden Baptist Church CemeteryNew BernBaptist cemetery
- United Methodist Church CemeteryHavelockMethodist cemetery
- Bern CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Boyd CemeteryFairfield HarbourCemetery
- Bridgeton CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Celestial Memorial GardensNew BernMemorial park
- Conner Family CemeteryFairfield HarbourFamily cemetery
- Croatan Community CemeteryNeuse ForestCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Fisher CemeteryNeuse ForestCemetery
- Forest Oaks Memorial GardensHavelockMemorial park
- Greenwood CemeteryNew BernCemetery
- Merritt CemeteryKinstonCemetery
- Mount Olive Church CemeteryNeuse ForestChurch cemetery
- New Bern Memorial CemeteryTrent WoodsCemetery
- Pelham CemeteryNeuse ForestCemetery
- Pilgrims Rest CemeteryHavelockCemetery
- Rowe Family CemeteryNeuse ForestFamily cemetery
- Simpson CemeteryNeuse ForestCemetery
- Vanceboro CemeteryNew BernCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Craven County compares
Craven County has 2.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 81st of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,261 deaths here in 2024, about 210 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (44th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Craven County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.2 | 5.3 | 81st of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.3 | 12.2 | 87th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,261 | 108,649 | 28th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 54.8 | 18.4 | 19th of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 733 | 44th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 210 | 148 | 24th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 193 | 24th of 100 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 24th of 100 |
| Notable burials | 18 | 560 | 9th 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 Craven County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Craven County
- Cotten Funeral HomeFuneral home · New Bern · (252) 637-3181
- Gibbs Funeral HomeFuneral home · New Bern · (252) 670-1246
- Munden Funeral Home & CremationsFuneral home · Havelock · (252) 444-6248
- Oscar's MortuaryMortuary · New Bern · (252) 633-1156
- Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home IncFuneral home · New Bern · (252) 637-5141
- Wilkerson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Vanceboro
- Bennett Funeral & Cremation CareCremation provider · New Bern · (252) 877-0134
- Pollock-Best Funerals and CremationsCremation provider · New Bern · (252) 637-5111
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 Craven County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven 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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