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Cemeteries in Newberry County, SC

Newberry County, South Carolina has 74 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Newberry (32), Prosperity (17) and Chapin (9). Among them are 21 church cemeteries (28%), 15 Christian cemeteries (20%) and 2 family cemeteries (3%).

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All cemeteries in Newberry County

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How Newberry County compares

Newberry County has 18.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 12th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 537 deaths here in 2024, about 77 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (29th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureNewberry CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents18.95.812th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles11.710.613th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)53758,51628th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery7.318.437th of 46
Funeral homes748829th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home7712028th of 46
Cremation providers17318th of 46
Monument dealers01310th of 46
Notable burials539112th 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 Newberry County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Newberry County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Newberry County?

We list 74 cemeteries in Newberry 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 Newberry 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 Newberry 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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