Cemeteries in Hertford County, NC
Hertford County, North Carolina has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ahoskie (10) and Murfreesboro (2). Among them are 1 family cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Hertford County
- Majette Family CemeteryMurfreesboroFamily cemetery
- Black Jack CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Brantley CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Brinkley CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Green CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Highland Memorial CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Jenkins CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Stony Creek CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Vann CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Weaver CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
- Willoughby CemeteryAhoskieCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hertford County compares
Hertford County has 6.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 54th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 296 deaths here in 2024, about 59 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (56th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hertford County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.3 | 5.3 | 54th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.4 | 12.2 | 85th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 296 | 108,649 | 80th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 24.7 | 18.4 | 43rd of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 733 | 56th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 59 | 148 | 88th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 193 | 60th of 100 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 24th of 100 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 560 | 63rd 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 Hertford County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hertford County
- Garrett-Sykes Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Ahoskie · (252) 332-3122
- Garrett-Sykes Murfreesboro ChapelFuneral home · Murfreesboro · (252) 396-0202
- Hunter's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ahoskie · (252) 332-3130
- Hunter's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Murfreesboro · (252) 398-5630
- Reynolds Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ahoskie · (252) 332-2337
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 Hertford County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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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