Ware County Death Records (Georgia)

Ware County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining a deceased person's cause, time, and manner of death in Ware County, GA. They also maintain Ware County death records, including information that is filed with state or local government authorities. These death records include information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information available, such as the individual's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners make Ware County death record information available to the public through online databases.

Ware County Medical Examiner & Coroner Waycross GA 2079 Ridge Road 31501


Ware County Health Departments operate at the state, county, and local level to monitor public health and enforce public health standards in Ware County, GA. As part of their responsibilities, Health Departments may maintain Ware County death records, particularly related to infectious diseases that pose a public health risk. These death records may be in the form of Ware County death registries or death record databases that include death statistics on common causes of death, death status, and cause of death information. The Health Department may also maintain death certificates in certain areas. Many of the Ware County death records maintained by Health Departments are available through their websites.

Southeast Health District Waycross GA 1101 Church Street 31501 912-285-6002

Ware County Health Department Waycross GA 604 Riverside Avenue 31501 912-283-1875

Ware County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Ware County, GA. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Ware County vital records, including death records. This can include Ware County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Ware County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.

Ware County Clerk Waycross GA PO Box 1069 31502 912-287-4300


Ware County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Ware County, GA. Cemeteries also maintain Ware County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Ware County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.

Waycross Greenlawn Cemetery Waycross GA 5000 Brunswick Highway 31503 912-285-5420

Waycross Lott Cemetery Waycross GA Butler Street 31501 912-287-2968

Waycross Oakland Cemetery Waycross GA 2410 Alice Street 31501 912-287-2968