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Cemeteries in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, North Carolina has 142 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 16 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Clayton (17), Archer Lodge (16) and Four Oaks (16). Among them are 14 family cemeteries (10%), 7 church cemeteries (5%) and 6 memorial parks (4%).

142
cemeteries
16
towns represented
0
historic
7
church cemeteries
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How Johnston County compares

Johnston County has 5.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 56th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,829 deaths here in 2024, about 152 for each of the 12 funeral homes we know of (15th of 100 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJohnston CountyNorth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.75.356th of 100
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.912.222nd of 100
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,829108,64917th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery12.918.462nd of 100
Funeral homes1273315th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home15214839th of 96
Cremation providers419314th of 100
Monument dealers1285th of 100
Notable burials156044th 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 Johnston County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Johnston County?

We list 142 cemeteries in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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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