County-operated cemeteries in Rutherford County provide burial services for county residents and may maintain historical records dating back to the county's earliest settlement, making them valuable resources for both families and genealogical researchers. There are 3 Cemetery locations in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Residents of Rutherford County interested in locating ancestors buried in local cemeteries can contact the county cemetery office or historical society for burial records, grave location assistance, and access to historical plat maps of older cemetery sections.

List of Rutherford County, North Carolina Cemetery

Cool Springs Cemetery

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Cool Springs Cemetery

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Rutherfordton Saint Francis Cemetery

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Rutherfordton Saint Francis Cemetery

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Forest City Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery

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Forest City Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery

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Families in Rutherford County who need to transfer a burial right, add a second interment to an existing grave, or request a disinterment permit should contact the county cemetery office directly, as these procedures require specific documentation and may involve coordination with the county health department.

You may also find Cemetery locations in neighboring counties including Rutherford, Cleveland.