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Cemeteries in Lewis County, TN

Lewis County, Tennessee has 86 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hohenwald (70), Mount Pleasant (15) and Centerville (1).

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How Lewis County compares

Lewis County has 64.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 21st of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 179 deaths here in 2024, about 179 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (84th of 95 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureLewis CountyTennesseeRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents64.119.121st of 95
Cemeteries per 100 square miles30.533.444th of 95
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)17979,86585th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery2.15.877th of 95
Funeral homes155184th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home17914524th of 95
Cremation providers2669th of 95
Monument dealers02420th of 95
Notable burials190248th 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 Lewis County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lewis County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lewis County?

We list 86 cemeteries in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Lewis 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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