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Cemeteries in Orangeburg County, SC

Orangeburg County, South Carolina has 128 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 12 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Orangeburg (38), Holly Hill (27) and Edisto (16). Among them are 42 church cemeteries (33%), 20 Baptist cemeteries (16%) and 12 Methodist cemeteries (9%).

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How Orangeburg County compares

Orangeburg County has 15.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 16th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,229 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 22 funeral homes we know of (4th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureOrangeburg CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents15.45.816th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles11.610.614th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,22958,51616th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.618.431st of 46
Funeral homes224884th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home5612036th of 46
Cremation providers17318th of 46
Monument dealers1134th of 46
Notable burials239119th 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 Orangeburg County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Orangeburg County?

We list 128 cemeteries in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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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