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Cemeteries in Lexington County, SC

Lexington County, South Carolina has 77 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 17 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Batesburg-Leesville (17), Leesville (9) and Lexington (9). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (10%), 4 Lutheran cemeteries (5%) and 3 memorial parks (4%).

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17
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How Lexington County compares

Lexington County has 2.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 42nd of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 3,125 deaths here in 2024, about 184 for each of the 17 funeral homes we know of (7th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureLexington CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.55.842nd of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles11.010.615th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)3,12558,5166th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery40.618.46th of 46
Funeral homes174887th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1841208th of 46
Cremation providers5733rd of 46
Monument dealers3131st of 46
Notable burials139126th 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 Lexington County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lexington County?

We list 77 cemeteries in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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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