Cemeteries in Edgefield County, SC
Edgefield County, South Carolina has 41 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Edgefield (21), Johnston (10) and Murphys Estates (9).
All cemeteries in Edgefield County
- Bland CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Blocker CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Busbee CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Clark CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Cochran CemeteryMcCormickCemetery
- Corley CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Crafton CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- DeLoach CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Dorn CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Eastview CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Frazier CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Griffis CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Hamilton CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Harling CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Hegwood CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Herin CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Hollingsworth - Walker CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Holmes CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Holmes CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Horne CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Liberty Spring CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Lott CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Marsh CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Martin CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- McKie CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Meeting Grove CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Morris CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Moss CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Mount Nebo CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Mount of Olives CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Nicholson CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Prescott CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Pressley CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Rutland CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Simkin CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Sweetwater CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Taylor CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Thurmond CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
- Warren CemeteryJohnstonCemetery
- Wicker CemeteryEdgefieldCemetery
- Young Macedonia CemeteryMurphys EstatesCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Edgefield County compares
Edgefield County has 13.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 18th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 336 deaths here in 2024, about 84 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (42nd of 46 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.9 | 5.8 | 18th of 46 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.2 | 10.6 | 27th of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 336 | 58,516 | 37th of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.2 | 18.4 | 35th of 46 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 488 | 42nd of 46 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 84 | 120 | 23rd of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 73 | 30th of 46 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 10th of 46 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 391 | 26th 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 Edgefield County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Edgefield County
- Amos and Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Johnston · (803) 275-3315
- Bland Funeral HomeFuneral home · Johnston · (803) 275-2509
- Edgefield Mercantile Funeral HomeFuneral home · Edgefield · (803) 637-6536
- G L Brightharp and Sons MortuaryMortuary · Edgefield · (803) 279-0026
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 Edgefield County?
We list 41 cemeteries in Edgefield 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 Edgefield 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 Edgefield 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- 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.