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Cemeteries in Sullivan County, TN

Sullivan County, Tennessee has 262 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Bluff City (41), Blountville (38) and Kingsport (35). Among them are 25 church cemeteries (10%), 6 Methodist cemeteries (2%) and 3 family cemeteries (1%).

262
cemeteries
13
towns represented
0
historic
25
church cemeteries
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How Sullivan County compares

Sullivan County has 16.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 76th of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,486 deaths here in 2024, about 226 for each of the 11 funeral homes we know of (7th of 95 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSullivan CountyTennesseeRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents16.119.176th of 95
Cemeteries per 100 square miles63.433.413th of 95
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,48679,8656th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.55.815th of 95
Funeral homes115517th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home22614516th of 95
Cremation providers2669th of 95
Monument dealers2242nd of 95
Notable burials1190211th 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 Sullivan County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Sullivan County?

We list 262 cemeteries in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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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