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Cemeteries in Benton County, AR

Benton County, Arkansas has 120 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 19 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Pea Ridge (15), Prairie Creek (11) and Gravette (11). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (6%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (2%) and 2 memorial parks (2%).

120
cemeteries
19
towns represented
0
historic
7
church cemeteries
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How Benton County compares

Benton County has 3.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 73rd of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,233 deaths here in 2024, about 160 for each of the 14 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 75 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureBenton CountyArkansasRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.714.473rd of 75
Cemeteries per 100 square miles14.28.66th of 75
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,23335,8882nd of 75
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery18.68.15th of 75
Funeral homes143562nd of 75
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home16010111th of 70
Cremation providers02416th of 75
Monument dealers1194th of 75
Notable burials193785th of 75

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 Arkansas counties with the figure available. Compare Benton County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Benton County?

We list 120 cemeteries in Benton County, Arkansas. 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 Benton County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Arkansas 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 Benton County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Arkansas law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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