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Cemeteries in Sullivan County, TN

Sullivan County, Tennessee has 272 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Bluff City (44), Blountville (39) and Colonial Heights (36). Among them are 29 church cemeteries (11%), 6 Methodist cemeteries (2%) and 3 family cemeteries (1%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Sullivan County?

We list 272 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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