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Cemeteries in Nash County, NC

Nash County, North Carolina has 79 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Red Oak (47), Nashville (11) and Wilson (7). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (6%), 3 family cemeteries (4%) and 1 memorial park (1%).

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How Nash County compares

Nash County has 8.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 46th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,139 deaths here in 2024, about 104 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (19th of 100 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureNash CountyNorth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents8.15.346th of 100
Cemeteries per 100 square miles14.612.228th of 100
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,139108,64932nd of 100
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery14.418.456th of 100
Funeral homes1173319th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10414863rd of 96
Cremation providers219324th 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 Nash County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Nash County?

We list 79 cemeteries in Nash 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 Nash 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 Nash 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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