Cemeteries in Gordo, Alabama

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Gordo, 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 Gordo, Alabama .

Our database contains records of burials from 19 cemeteries.

Tradition has it that a soldier returning from the Battle of Sierra Gordo during the Mexican Revolution dubbed the area Gordo. A sawmill opened in the area in 1831 and a post office was established in 1847. During the Civil War, men in Gordo formed a company that was attached to the 19th Alabama Regiment.

No law requires a casket for burial. However, you should check with the cemetery; it may have rules requiring a certain type of container.

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.