Cemeteries in Perquimans County, NC
Perquimans County, North Carolina has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hertford (12) and Elizabeth City (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (7%), 1 family cemetery (7%) and 1 Episcopal cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Perquimans County
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Graveyard207 South Church Street · HertfordEpiscopal cemetery
- Cedarwood CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Chappells Hill CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Godfrey CemeteryElizabeth CityCemetery
- Harvey CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Hobb CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Nixon CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Philips CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Piney Woods CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Riddicks Grove CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Rogerson Family CemeteryHertfordFamily cemetery
- Up River CemeteryHertfordCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryElizabeth CityCemetery
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How Perquimans County compares
Perquimans County has 10.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 40th of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 213 deaths here in 2024, about 213 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (90th of 100 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.4 | 5.3 | 40th of 100 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.7 | 12.2 | 63rd of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 213 | 108,649 | 91st of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.2 | 18.4 | 53rd of 100 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 733 | 90th of 100 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 213 | 148 | 20th of 96 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 193 | 37th 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 Perquimans County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Perquimans County
- Horton's Funeral Home and CremationsFuneral home · Hertford · (252) 426-7378
- Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & CrematoryCremation provider · Hertford · (252) 426-9993
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 Perquimans County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Perquimans 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 Perquimans 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 Perquimans 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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