Cemeteries in Bessemer, Alabama

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

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

Our database contains records of burials from 1 cemeteries.

Alabama: Forks of Cypress The Forks of Cypress Cemetery is on the Register of National Historic Places and is believed to be the oldest established cemetery in Alabama, with one of its earliest headstones dating back to 1820 (Jane Hanna, who lived about 17 years).

The 100-acre Maple Hill Cemetery contains more than 80,000 burials –possibly as many as 100,000 – including those of five Alabama governors, U.S. senators and representatives, Confederate and Union veterans, and other prominent state and national figures.

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.