Cemeteries in Lake County, TN
Lake County, Tennessee has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Tiptonville (11) and Ridgely (5). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (19%) and 1 memorial park (6%).
All cemeteries in Lake County
- Buckelew CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Citizen CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Cronanville CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Horn Ridge CemeteryRidgelyCemetery
- Keefe CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Madie CemeteryRidgelyCemetery
- Mooring CemeteryRidgelyCemetery
- New Haven CemeteryRidgelyCemetery
- Parks CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Burrus Chapel CemeteryTiptonvilleChurch cemetery
- Crocketts CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Davis Chapel CemeteryTiptonvilleChurch cemetery
- Free Will CemeteryTiptonvilleCemetery
- Haynes Memorial GardensTiptonvilleMemorial park
- Hodges Chapel CemeteryTiptonvilleChurch cemetery
- Ridgely CemeteryRidgelyCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lake County compares
Lake County has 24.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 65th of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 81 deaths here in 2024, about 27 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (62nd of 95 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lake County | Tennessee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 24.9 | 19.1 | 65th of 95 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.7 | 33.4 | 93rd of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 81 | 79,865 | 94th of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.1 | 5.8 | 38th of 95 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 551 | 62nd of 95 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 27 | 145 | 95th 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 Lake County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lake County
- Curry Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ridgely · (731) 264-5652
- Dyersburg Funeral HomeFuneral home · Tiptonville · (731) 253-7252
- Dyersburg Funeral Home RidgelyFuneral home · Ridgely · (731) 264-5845
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 Lake County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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