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Cemeteries in Guilford County, NC

Guilford County, North Carolina has 32 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Greensboro (18), Jamestown (5) and High Point (3). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (22%), 4 memorial parks (13%) and 2 municipal cemeteries (6%).

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How Guilford County compares

Guilford County has 0.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 99th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 5,121 deaths here in 2024, about 138 for each of the 37 funeral homes we know of (1st of 100 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureGuilford CountyNorth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents0.65.399th of 100
Cemeteries per 100 square miles5.012.269th of 100
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)5,121108,6493rd of 100
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery160.018.43rd of 100
Funeral homes377331st of 100
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home13814845th of 96
Cremation providers419314th of 100
Monument dealers2282nd of 100
Notable burials185609th 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 Guilford County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Guilford County

Showing 24 of 43. 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 Guilford County?

We list 32 cemeteries in Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Guilford 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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