Cemeteries in Clarksdale, Mississippi

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Clarksdale, Mississippi , 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 Clarksdale, Mississippi .

Our database contains records of burials from 13 cemeteries.

Clarksdale was home to several famous blues musicians, notably John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters; the Delta Blues Museum is located there, and the Sunflower River Blues Festival is held in the city each August.

Steeped in history and the strains of steel-string guitars, Clarksdale, Mississippi is a mecca for music lovers. Thousands of tourists flock each year to this birthplace of the blues.

John Clark Exceptionally fertile soil for cotton growing was later found in the Mississippi Delta, and European settlers followed into the Delta. John Clark founded Clarksdale in 1848. He purchased 101 acres of land and started a timber business, a lucrative by-product of clearing the land for future farming.

No law requires a casket for burial. See Mississippi Department of Health Rule 4.7. 1. However, you should check with the cemetery; it may have rules requiring a certain type of container.

Basic funeral director's services for a traditional burial can be found for around $3,600 (including casket) in parts of Mississippi, depending on where you are located. All funeral homes in Mississippi must have a general price list (GPL) that outlines their service charges and funeral merchandise prices.