Cemeteries in Jackson County, TN
Jackson County, Tennessee has 38 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gainesboro (16), Dodson Branch (9) and Baxter (6). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 Christian cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Jackson County
- Birdwell CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Chaffin CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Clark CemeteryRed Boiling SpringsCemetery
- Clark CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Cub Creek CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Draper CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Draper-Naff CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Gentry CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Grogan CemeteryBaxterCemetery
- Hensley CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Holland CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Lynn CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Minchey CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Overton CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Pharris CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Pigg CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Red Hill CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Toney CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Wartrace CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Young CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Young CemeteryCookevilleCemetery
- Ash Lane CementaryGainesboroChristian cemetery
- Byers CemeteryCookevilleCemetery
- Carter CemeteryBaxterCemetery
- Chaney CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Dudney CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Dyer CemeteryBaxterCemetery
- Garrison CemeteryCookevilleCemetery
- Granville CemeteryCarthageCemetery
- Mayberry CemeteryCookevilleCemetery
- Montgomery CemeteryCookevilleCemetery
- Pippin CemeteryBaxterCemetery
- Sam Flatt CemeteryBaxterCemetery
- Stafford CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Stafford CemeteryGainesboroCemetery
- Twelve Corners CemeteryDodson BranchCemetery
- Walter CemeteryBaxterCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jackson County compares
Jackson County has 30.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 53rd of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 236 deaths here in 2024, about 236 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (84th of 95 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jackson County | Tennessee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 30.7 | 19.1 | 53rd of 95 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 12.3 | 33.4 | 85th of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 236 | 79,865 | 76th of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.2 | 5.8 | 27th of 95 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 551 | 84th of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 236 | 145 | 12th 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 Jackson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jackson County
- Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral HomeFuneral home · Gainesboro · (931) 268-1550
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 Jackson County?
We list 38 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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