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Cemeteries in Independence County, AR

Independence County, Arkansas has 87 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Batesville (31), Newark (23) and Southside (15). Among them are 1 memorial park (1%) and 1 church cemetery (1%).

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How many cemeteries are in Independence County?

We list 87 cemeteries in Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence 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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