Cemeteries in Northampton County, NC
Northampton County, North Carolina has 28 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Murfreesboro (9), Jackson (8) and Gaston (7). Among them are 2 family cemeteries (7%), 2 municipal cemeteries (7%) and 1 church cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Northampton County
- Bell CemeteryScotland NeckCemetery
- Burke Family CemeteryMurfreesboroFamily cemetery
- Cedar Lawn CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Conway CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Copeland Family CemetaryAhoskieCemetery
- Floyd CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Flythe Family CemeteryMurfreesboroFamily cemetery
- Griffin-Burgwyn CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Lassiter CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Massey CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Moody CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Moore CemeteryRoanoke RapidsCemetery
- Nebo Church CemeteryMurfreesboroChurch cemetery
- Phillips CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- R. T. Smith CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Rea CemeteriesScotland NeckCemetery
- Rich Square Town CemeteryJacksonMunicipal cemetery
- Rook CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Seaboard CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Severn Town CemeteryMurfreesboroMunicipal cemetery
- Smith CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Squire CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Thomas CemeteryGastonCemetery
- Town of Lasker CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Walden CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Willow Oak CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Woodland CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Northampton County compares
Northampton County has 16.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 21st of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 267 deaths here in 2024, about 24 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (19th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Northampton County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 16.9 | 5.3 | 21st of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.2 | 12.2 | 67th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 267 | 108,649 | 84th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.5 | 18.4 | 71st of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 11 | 733 | 19th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 24 | 148 | 96th 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 Northampton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Northampton County
- Askew Funeral Service- Jackson ChapelFuneral home · Jackson · (252) 534-2661
- Askew Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Jackson
- Bridgers Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Conway · (252) 585-1442
- Coleman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Garysburg · (252) 536-3896
- Coleman-McGee Funeral HomeFuneral home · Garysburg
- Garrett & Sykes Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Rich Square
- Hood's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Conway
- Massey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Jackson · (252) 534-2661
- Parker ChapelFuneral home · Jackson
- T. L. Faison's Funeral Care, LLCFuneral home · Seaboard · (252) 589-3351
- Wilder's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rich Square · (252) 539-2300
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 Northampton County?
We list 28 cemeteries in Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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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