Cemeteries in Clay County, AR
Clay County, Arkansas has 42 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Corning (18), Piggott (11) and Rector (10).
All cemeteries in Clay County
- Allen CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Allmandinger CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryMarmadukeCemetery
- Black CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Blooming Grove CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Bond CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Brown CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Cantwell CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Corning CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Crockett CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Cummings CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Gilchrist CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Gravel Hill CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Green CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Hardin CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Hill CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Hitt CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Hosea CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Leonard CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Liberty Hill CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Little Flock CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Marys CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Masterson CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Moark CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Myer Hill CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Nelson CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Nimmons CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Piggott CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Purcel CemeteryMarmadukeCemetery
- Redenbo CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Richwoods CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Rock Springs CemeteryMarmadukeCemetery
- Rogers CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Saint Bernard CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Salem CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Trovillon CemeteryRectorCemetery
- Underwood CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Williams CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Williams CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Winston CemeteryPiggottCemetery
- Woodland CemeteryRectorCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Clay County compares
Clay County has 29.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 41st of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 243 deaths here in 2024, about 81 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (40th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Clay County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 29.8 | 14.4 | 41st of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.6 | 8.6 | 52nd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 243 | 35,888 | 47th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.8 | 8.1 | 33rd of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 356 | 40th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 81 | 101 | 42nd of 70 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 24 | 16th of 75 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 19 | 16th of 75 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 378 | 49th 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 Clay County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Clay County
- Ermert Funeral HomeFuneral home · Corning · (870) 857-3596
- Hoggard & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Piggott · (870) 598-3469
- Mitchell Funeral Home-rectorFuneral home · Rector · (870) 595-3569
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Clay County?
We list 42 cemeteries in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.