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Cemeteries in Jefferson County, TN

Jefferson County, Tennessee has 140 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Dandridge (43), New Market (27) and Newport (18). Among them are 27 church cemeteries (19%), 6 Christian cemeteries (4%) and 5 Baptist cemeteries (4%).

140
cemeteries
9
towns represented
0
historic
27
church cemeteries
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How Jefferson County compares

Jefferson County has 23.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 67th of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 807 deaths here in 2024, about 161 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (33rd of 95 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJefferson CountyTennesseeRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents23.619.167th of 95
Cemeteries per 100 square miles50.933.417th of 95
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)80779,86527th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery5.85.832nd of 95
Funeral homes555133rd of 95
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home16114530th of 95
Cremation providers06628th of 95
Monument dealers02420th of 95
Notable burials490228th 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 Jefferson County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jefferson County?

We list 140 cemeteries in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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