Cemeteries in Selma, Alabama

Private Cemeteries in Selma, Alabama often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Selma, Alabama are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Selma, Alabama are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Selma, Alabama , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Selma, Alabama .

Our database contains records of burials from 39 cemeteries.

The city is best known for the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches, beginning with “Bloody Sunday” in March 1965 and ending with 25,000 people entering Montgomery at the end of the last march to press for voting rights.

Whether a cemetery is well preserved or endangered, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) encourages their preservation for future generations. The Alabama Historical Commission's cemetery program provides assistance in identifying, documenting, registering, and protecting Alabama's historic cemeteries.

Family Burial Plot Laws in Alabama Generally, home burials are permitted in Alabama. However, you must check local zoning rules before establishing a family cemetery because, at minimum, you may need to undergo an inspection by the local health department.