Cemeteries in Cleveland County, AR
Cleveland County, Arkansas has 46 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rison (19), Fordyce (14) and Warren (10). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (4%) and 1 Christian cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Cleveland County
- Reaves Cemetery20 Reaves Cemetery Road · New EdinburgChristian cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Black CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Blankenship CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Broach CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Camp Springs CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Canada CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Carter CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Cherry CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Crain CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Friendship CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Garner CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Grace CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Gum Grove CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Harlow CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Humble Hope CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Kingsland CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Kingsland Cemetery EastFordyceCemetery
- Liberty Hill CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Lindsey CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Marks CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- McCoy CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Moores CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Morgan CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Moseley CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- New CemeteryRisonCemetery
- New Edinburg CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Pleasant Ridge CemeteryPine BluffCemetery
- Prosperity CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Randolph CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Searcy CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Seymore CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Shady Grove CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Tolson CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Union CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Union Cemetery Number 2WarrenCemetery
- Varnell CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Wesley Chapel CemeteryRisonChurch cemetery
- Wilson CemeteryRisonCemetery
- Wright CemeteryFordyceCemetery
- Zachary CemeteryStar CityCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Cleveland County compares
Cleveland County has 62.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 8th of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 135 deaths here in 2024, about 135 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (66th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 62.4 | 14.4 | 8th of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.7 | 8.6 | 41st of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 135 | 35,888 | 67th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.9 | 8.1 | 66th of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 356 | 66th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 135 | 101 | 20th 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 Cleveland County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Cleveland County
- Buie Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rison · (870) 325-6216
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 Cleveland County?
We list 46 cemeteries in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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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