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Cemeteries in Halifax County, NC

Halifax County, North Carolina has 70 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Scotland Neck (26), Enfield (21) and Red Oak (7). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (9%), 3 family cemeteries (4%) and 2 Baptist cemeteries (3%).

70
cemeteries
8
towns represented
2
historic
6
church cemeteries
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How Halifax County compares

Halifax County has 14.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 31st of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 713 deaths here in 2024, about 65 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (19th of 100 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureHalifax CountyNorth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents14.95.331st of 100
Cemeteries per 100 square miles9.712.244th of 100
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)713108,64948th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery10.218.467th of 100
Funeral homes1173319th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home6514886th of 96
Cremation providers219324th of 100
Monument dealers1285th of 100
Notable burials756017th 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 Halifax County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Halifax County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Halifax County?

We list 70 cemeteries in Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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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