Cemeteries in Council, North Carolina

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Council, North Carolina , 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 Council, North Carolina .

Our database contains records of burials from 6 cemeteries.

The N.C. Cemetery Commission is established under the provisions of Chapter 65, Article 9 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The Commission is composed of nine members. The Commission is appointed by the Governor and the General Assembly.

There are no laws in North Carolina that prevent home burials, but there are a few exceptions. State law requires all cemeteries to be at least 300 feet from a public water supply. The top of “burial vaults or other encasements,” must be at least 18 inches below the ground, state law says.

An average burial costs $7,848 (NFDA 2022), which doesn't include the cost of the cemetery plot. In contrast, an average cremation service costs around $3,000, and a basic cremation service can be arranged for around $1,000.

An average burial costs $7,848 (NFDA 2022), which doesn't include the cost of the cemetery plot. In contrast, an average cremation service costs around $3,000, and a basic cremation service can be arranged for around $1,000.