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Cemeteries in Anderson County, SC

Anderson County, South Carolina has 101 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 16 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Anderson (24), Piedmont (11) and Belton (11). Among them are 66 church cemeteries (65%), 33 Baptist cemeteries (33%) and 13 Christian cemeteries (13%).

101
cemeteries
16
towns represented
0
historic
66
church cemeteries
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How Anderson County compares

Anderson County has 4.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 31st of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,514 deaths here in 2024, about 193 for each of the 13 funeral homes we know of (11th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureAnderson CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents4.75.831st of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles14.110.610th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,51458,5168th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery24.918.415th of 46
Funeral homes1348811th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1931205th of 46
Cremation providers5733rd of 46
Monument dealers01310th of 46
Notable burials83919th of 46

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 South Carolina counties with the figure available. Compare Anderson County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Anderson County?

We list 101 cemeteries in Anderson County, South 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 Anderson County kept?

Death certificates are held by the South 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 Anderson County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. South Carolina law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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