PARKS & RECREATION: CEMETERIES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Office
Ben McNair Community Center
300 North 12th Avenue
601-545-4623

Parks & Fields – Reservations and Maintenance
601-545-4667

Cultural Affairs – Community Center Reservations
601-545-4581

Urban Forestry & Cemeteries
601-545-1541

The City of Hattiesburg operates and maintains six City-owned cemeteries with the main office located at Highland Cemetery. The Cemetery Division of Parks & Recreation is responsible for the administration, record keeping, sale of grave spaces, opening and closing of graves, as well as the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas within the cemeteries.

Located at 3401 West 7th Street was established in1925 and has thirty-seven (37) sections with approximately 35,000 graves in the cemetery covering seventy-one (71) acres.

Located at the corner of Hardy and Green Streets, was started in 1887. The City was given this property and began operation in 1913 with additional lots being added in the 1940s after taking in some of the old roadways. There are approximately 10,000 graves in this cemetery, which covers thirty-nine (39) acres.

Located on South Hill Drive in the industrial park was opened in June 1985. The grounds consist of 2,500 grave spaces available for sale and covers seven (7) acres. There is also land for future expansion.

Located on East Hardy Street dates back to the early 1800s with approximately 846 lots and 6,700 graves. The city took in the cemetery in 1992 for maintenance purposes.

Located 2 blocks east of N. Main Street, adjacent to the railroad tracks. This cemetery was determined to belong to the City of Hattiesburg in 2002. It contains approximately 20 graves.

Located on Scott Street and is overseen by the City for maintenance only. This cemetery was taken into the city’s care in 1962 and has approximately 10,000 graves and covers eight (8) acres. Scott Street Cemetery dates back to the early 1800s.