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Cemeteries in Union County, NC

Union County, North Carolina has 126 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 15 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Monroe (28), Marshville (21) and Waxhaw (18). Among them are 89 church cemeteries (71%), 20 Baptist cemeteries (16%) and 7 family cemeteries (6%).

126
cemeteries
15
towns represented
0
historic
89
church cemeteries
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How Union County compares

Union County has 4.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for North Carolina, which puts it 62nd of 100 North Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,808 deaths here in 2024, about 226 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (36th of 100 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureUnion CountyNorth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents4.85.362nd of 100
Cemeteries per 100 square miles19.912.217th of 100
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,808108,64918th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery14.318.458th of 100
Funeral homes873336th of 100
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home22614816th of 96
Cremation providers71939th of 100
Monument dealers02824th of 100
Notable burials456027th 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 Union County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Union County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Union County?

We list 126 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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