Cemeteries in Hempstead County, AR
Hempstead County, Arkansas has 57 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hope (41), Mineral Springs (6) and Nashville (4). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (7%) and 1 memorial park (2%).
All cemeteries in Hempstead County
- Anderson CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Ayers CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Beards Chapel CemeteryPrescottChurch cemetery
- Belk CemeteryNashvilleCemetery
- Best CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Bethany CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Blevins CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Bright Star CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Central Church of Christ CemetaryHopeChurch cemetery
- Church Hill CemeteryHopeChurch cemetery
- Cummings CemeteryNashvilleCemetery
- Downs CemeteryStampsCemetery
- Ebenezer CemeteryPrescottCemetery
- Ebenezer CemeteryNashvilleCemetery
- Elizabeth CemeteryPrescottCemetery
- Evening Shade CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Flowers Hill CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Foster CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Fulton CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Gamble CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Giles CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Hanegan Robinson CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Harmony CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Harris CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
- Hatch CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Hervey CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Holly Spring CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Huckabee CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Macedonia CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Maxwell CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Mounds CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Old Washington CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Patmos CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Phillips CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Phillips CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Providence CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Red Hill CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Rocky Mound CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Ross CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Saint Mark CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Saint Peter CemeteryNashvilleCemetery
- Saratoga CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Scotts Memorial Garden CemeteryHopeMemorial park
- Section Sixteen CemeteryMineral SpringsCemetery
- Shorter Chapel CemeteryHopeChurch cemetery
- Sullivan CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Turner CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Westmorland CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Whitehouse CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Wise CemeteryHopeCemetery
- Young CemeteryMurfreesboroCemetery
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How Hempstead County compares
Hempstead County has 29.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 40th of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 305 deaths here in 2024, about 61 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (20th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hempstead County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 29.8 | 14.4 | 40th of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.8 | 8.6 | 39th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 305 | 35,888 | 33rd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.4 | 8.1 | 36th of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 356 | 20th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 61 | 101 | 52nd of 70 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 24 | 16th of 75 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 19 | 16th of 75 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 378 | 15th 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 Hempstead County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hempstead County
- Brandon's MortuaryMortuary · Hope · (870) 777-1666
- Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hope · (870) 777-6772
- Herndon-Fuqua Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hope · (870) 777-4686
- Hicks Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Hope · (870) 777-8674
- Mc Fadden & Hitchye Funeral EnterprisesFuneral home · Hope · (870) 777-4841
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 Hempstead County?
We list 57 cemeteries in Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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
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- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.