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Cemeteries in York County, SC

York County, South Carolina has 39 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rock Hill (11), York (9) and Fort Mill (5). Among them are 17 church cemeteries (44%), 7 Christian cemeteries (18%) and 5 Presbyterian cemeteries (13%).

39
cemeteries
9
towns represented
0
historic
17
church cemeteries
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How York County compares

York County has 1.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.8 for South Carolina, which puts it 46th of 46 South Carolina counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,655 deaths here in 2024, about 190 for each of the 14 funeral homes we know of (10th of 46 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureYork CountySouth CarolinaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.35.846th of 46
Cemeteries per 100 square miles5.710.637th of 46
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,65558,5167th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery68.118.41st of 46
Funeral homes1448810th of 46
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1901206th of 46
Cremation providers27311th of 46
Monument dealers01310th 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 York County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in York County?

We list 39 cemeteries in York 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 York 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 York 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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