Cemeteries in Arizona
Our directory lists 631 cemeteries in Arizona, spread across 15 counties and 165 cities and towns. Identified types include 62 church cemeteries (10%), 46 memorial parks (7%) and 18 municipal cemeteries (3%). Phoenix has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 20. The earliest recorded establishment year among Arizona listings is 1895. 20 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Arizona
- Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Marana15950 North Luckett, MaranaVeterans cemetery
- Makbaratul-Rahma Muslim Cemetery21564 North Rahma Street, MaricopaMuslim cemetery
- National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona23029 North Cave Creek Road, PhoenixCemetery
- Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra VistaVeterans cemetery
- Lakeside Cemetery1265 Larson Road, Pinetop-LakesideLatter-day Saint cemetery
- Glendale Memorial Cemetery7844 West Northern Avenue, Glendale · est. 1895Cemetery
- Ganado Mission CemeteryAZ 264, GanadoChristian cemetery
- R.V. "Mike" Ramsay Memorial Cemetery390 4th Street West, SnowflakeCemetery
- Schuerman Red Rock CemeteryRed Rock Loop Road, SedonaCemetery
- Safford Union CemeterySaffordCemetery
- Double Butte Cemetery2505 West Broadway Road, TempeCemetery
- Russian Molokan CemeteryNorth 75th Avenue, GlendaleCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Arizona
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Marana15950 North Luckett, Marana, AZVeterans cemetery
- Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZVeterans cemetery
- Arizona Veterans' Memorial CemeteryParks, AZVeterans cemetery
- Fort Bowie Post CemeteryWillcox, AZMilitary cemetery
- Prescott National CemeteryPrescott, AZNational cemetery
- Tsehootsi Veterans CemeteryFort Defiance, AZVeterans cemetery
- Bylas Veterans CemeteryBylas, AZVeterans cemetery
- Fort Mojave Post CemeteryBullhead City, AZMilitary cemetery
Historic cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Phoenix20
- Sells17
- Glendale14
- Prescott14
- Pima14
- Willcox13
- Douglas11
- Ajo11
- Sierra Vista10
- Rio Rico10
- Tubac10
- Tucson9
- Safford9
- Tuba City9
- Wickenburg9
- Tombstone9
- Surprise8
- Casa Grande8
- Tanque Verde8
- Congress8
- Bagdad8
- Bullhead City7
- Sun City West7
- Eagar7
- Bylas7
- Payson6
- Benson6
- Black Canyon City6
- Gila Bend6
- Centennial Park6
- Ganado6
- Houck6
- Sun Lakes5
- Vail5
- Winslow5
- Paulden5
- Kayenta5
- Whiteriver5
- Clifton5
- Saint Johns5
- Heber-Overgaard5
- Sacaton5
- Saint David5
- First Mesa5
- Salome5
- Morenci5
- Mammoth5
- Tonto Basin5
- Mesa4
- Tempe Junction4
- Yuma4
- Maricopa4
- Florence4
- Camp Verde4
- Bisbee4
- Thatcher4
- Chinle4
- Clarkdale4
- Dewey-Humboldt4
- Fort Defiance4
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Arizona?
Our directory currently lists 631 cemeteries in Arizona, across 15 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Arizona?
Yes. We list 9 veterans cemeteries in Arizona, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Arizona?
We list 5 cemeteries in Arizona with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Arizona?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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