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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%).

16
cemeteries
2
towns represented
0
historic
3
church cemeteries
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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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