Cemeteries in Salem, North Carolina
There are 13 cemeteries in and around Salem, North Carolina in our directory, in Burke County. Identified types include 9 church cemeteries (69%), 6 Baptist cemeteries (46%) and 2 Methodist cemeteries (15%).
Map of cemeteries near Salem
- Fellowship Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery9.4 mi
- Dentons Chapel United Methodist Church CemeterySalemMethodist cemetery4.1 mi
- Gilboa Methodist Church CemeterySalemMethodist cemetery2.0 mi
- Hopewell Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery2.2 mi
- Missionary Ridge Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery4.3 mi
- Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery5.9 mi
- South Mountain Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery3.3 mi
- Westview Baptist Church CemeterySalemBaptist cemetery2.4 mi
- Crotts CementarySalemCemetery7.4 mi
- Fairview CemeterySalemCemetery12 mi
- Mount Moriah CemeterySalemCemetery12 mi
- Mount Pleasant Church CemeterySalemChurch cemetery10 mi
- Walker Top CemeterySalemCemetery4.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Salem, NC?
We list 13 cemeteries in and around Salem. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Salem?
Yes. We have identified 6 Baptist and 2 Methodist cemeteries near Salem, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Can I visit cemeteries in Salem?
Most public, municipal and church cemeteries welcome visitors during daylight hours. Family cemeteries are often on private land and need the owner's permission. Call ahead for hours, especially on holidays.
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