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Cemeteries in Oconee County, SC

Oconee County, South Carolina has 109 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Walhalla (41), Seneca (28) and Westminster (28). Among them are 63 church cemeteries (58%), 39 Baptist cemeteries (36%) and 9 Methodist cemeteries (8%).

109
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
63
church cemeteries
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How Oconee County compares

Oconee County has 13.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 19th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,122 deaths here in 2024, about 187 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (36th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureOconee CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents13.25.819th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.410.67th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,12258,51618th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery10.318.430th of 46
Funeral homes648836th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1871207th of 46
Cremation providers27311th of 46
Monument dealers1134th 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 Oconee County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Oconee County?

We list 109 cemeteries in Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee 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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