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Cemeteries in Richland County, SC

Richland County, South Carolina has 83 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Columbia (23), Lake Murray of Richland (10) and Woodfield (9). Among them are 15 church cemeteries (18%), 5 Christian cemeteries (6%) and 5 memorial parks (6%).

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13
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How Richland County compares

Richland County has 1.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 45th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 3,473 deaths here in 2024, about 158 for each of the 22 funeral homes we know of (4th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRichland CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.95.845th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles11.010.616th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)3,47358,5165th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery41.818.44th of 46
Funeral homes224884th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home15812012th of 46
Cremation providers5733rd of 46
Monument dealers01310th of 46
Notable burials273912nd 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 Richland County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Richland County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Richland County?

We list 83 cemeteries in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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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