Cemeteries in Chester County, TN
Chester County, Tennessee has 65 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Henderson (60), Lexington (3) and Adamsville (1). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (11%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (3%) and 1 memorial park (2%).
All cemeteries in Chester County
- Deanburg Baptist Church CemeteryHendersonBaptist cemetery
- New Home Baptist CemeteryHendersonBaptist cemetery
- Alexander CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Antioch CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Antioch CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Beech Springs CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Brown CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Cabo CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Cagle CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Carroll CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Cason CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Cave Springs CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Chester County Memorial GardenHendersonMemorial park
- Clarks Creek CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Estes CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Estes Church of Christ CemeteryHendersonChurch cemetery
- Frys Point CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Fyre CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Grove Springs CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Haltoms Chapel CemeteryHendersonChurch cemetery
- Hamlet CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Harmony CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Hart CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Hearn Chapel CemeteryHendersonChurch cemetery
- Henderson CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Hickory Grove CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Holly Springs CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Hunter CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Hurst CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Ingle CemeterySelmerCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryAdamsvilleCemetery
- Johnson Crossroads CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Jones CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Little Hatchie CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Massengill CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Mifflin CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Montezuma CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Moss CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- New Montezuma CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Old Center CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Old Friendship CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Owens CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Pine Bluff CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Pisgah CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Pleasant Springs CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Robinson CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Roby CemeteryLexingtonCemetery
- Roger CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Rogers CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Shiloh Church CemeteryLexingtonChurch cemetery
- Silverton Church CemeteryHendersonChurch cemetery
- Smith CemeteryLexingtonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Stewart CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Sweetlips CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Unity CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Wamble CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Weaver CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryHendersonCemetery
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How Chester County compares
Chester County has 36.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 46th of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 202 deaths here in 2024, about 40 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (33rd of 95 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Chester County | Tennessee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 36.4 | 19.1 | 46th of 95 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 22.7 | 33.4 | 62nd of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 202 | 79,865 | 81st of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.1 | 5.8 | 60th of 95 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 551 | 33rd of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 40 | 145 | 92nd of 95 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 66 | 28th of 95 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 24 | 20th of 95 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 902 | 66th of 95 |
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 Tennessee counties with the figure available. Compare Chester County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Chester County
- Halton ChapelFuneral home · Henderson
- Leon Johnson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Henderson · (731) 989-4664
- Shackelford Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Henderson · (731) 989-2421
- Shackelford Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Henderson · (731) 989-2421
- Shackleford-Howell Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lexington · (919) 242-4100
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Chester County?
We list 65 cemeteries in Chester County, Tennessee. 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 Chester County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Tennessee 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 Chester County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Tennessee law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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