Cemeteries in Greenlee County, AZ
Greenlee County, Arizona has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Morenci (5), Clifton (4) and Duncan (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (8%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Greenlee County
- Duncan Valley Cemetery4th Street · DuncanCemetery
- Old Duncan Cemetery6th Street · DuncanCemetery
- Old Morenci Catholic CemeteryMorenciCatholic cemetery
- Blue CemeteryEagarCemetery
- Bunkers CemeteryMorenciCemetery
- Clifton CemeteryCliftonCemetery
- Double Circle Ranch CemeteryMorenciCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryCliftonCemetery
- Jones CemeteryEagarCemetery
- Metcalf CemeteryCliftonCemetery
- Old Morenci Mexicano CemeteryMorenciCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryMorenciCemetery
- Sheldon CemeteryCliftonCemetery
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How Greenlee County compares
Greenlee County has 13.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.8 for Arizona, which puts it 1st of 15 Arizona counties on this measure.
| Measure | Greenlee County | Arizona | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.8 | 0.8 | 1st of 15 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.7 | 0.5 | 8th of 15 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 75 | 68,662 | 15th of 15 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.8 | 111.3 | 15th of 15 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 164 | 15th of 15 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 419 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 57 | 9th of 15 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 4 | 4th of 15 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 297 | 13th of 15 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Arizona counties with the figure available. Compare Greenlee County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Greenlee County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Greenlee County, Arizona. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Greenlee County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Arizona vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Greenlee County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Arizona law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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