Cemeteries in Calhoun County, SC
Calhoun County, South Carolina has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gaston (2), Saint Matthews (2) and Columbia (1).
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How Calhoun County compares
Calhoun County has 4.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 34th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 202 deaths here in 2024, about 67 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (45th of 46 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.2 | 5.8 | 34th of 46 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.6 | 10.6 | 46th of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 202 | 58,516 | 44th of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 33.7 | 18.4 | 8th of 46 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 488 | 45th of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 67 | 120 | 31st of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 73 | 18th of 46 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 10th of 46 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 391 | 34th 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 Calhoun County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Calhoun County
- Carson's Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Matthews · (803) 874-2773
- H J Jenkins Funeral HomeFuneral home · Cameron · (803) 823-2377
- Jenkins Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Matthews · (803) 874-1623
- JP Holley Funeral Home & Crematory St. Matthews ChapelCremation provider · Saint Matthews · (803) 874-3317
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 Calhoun County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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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- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.