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Cemeteries in Colleton County, SC

Colleton County, South Carolina has 65 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Walterboro (39), Saint George (12) and Varnville (3). Among them are 15 church cemeteries (23%), 12 Christian cemeteries (18%) and 1 memorial park (2%).

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10
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How Colleton County compares

Colleton County has 16.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 13th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 619 deaths here in 2024, about 69 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (20th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureColleton CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents16.65.813th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles6.210.636th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)61958,51625th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.518.432nd of 46
Funeral homes948820th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home6912030th of 46
Cremation providers17318th of 46
Monument dealers01310th of 46
Notable burials039134th 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 Colleton County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Colleton County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Colleton County?

We list 65 cemeteries in Colleton 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 Colleton 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 Colleton 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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