Cemeteries in Jackson County, AR
Jackson County, Arkansas has 69 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Newport (26), Tuckerman (24) and Diaz (13). Among them are 2 family cemeteries (3%) and 1 church cemetery (1%).
All cemeteries in Jackson County
- Arnold CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Denton CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Harper - Barnes CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Lampkins CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Mercy Seat CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Post Oak CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Robinson CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Scott CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Stennick CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Surrounded Hill CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Wilkerson CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Anthony Family CemeteryNewportFamily cemetery
- Ballews Chapel CemeteryTuckermanChurch cemetery
- Bandy CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryBald KnobCemetery
- Briar Fork CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Burgess CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Burton CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryMcCroryCemetery
- Carter CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Centerville CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Cheshire CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Coffeyville CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Cole CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Dale CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Denton Island CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Dowell CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Eight Mile CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Ford CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Foust - Adams Family CemeteryTuckermanFamily cemetery
- Givens CemeteryMcCroryCemetery
- Gourdneck CemeteryMcCroryCemetery
- Gracelawn CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Greenhaw CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Greenhaw CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Hankins - Sullins CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Harrison CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Harrison CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Haynes CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Hickman CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Hickory Grove CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Holloway CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Johnstown CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Jones CemeteryMcCroryCemetery
- Lawrence CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Leachville CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Martin CemeteryNewportCemetery
- McDonald CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Moss CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Nuckles Switch CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Parrott CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Prysock CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Roberts - Penix CemeteryDiazCemetery
- Salem CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Sand Hill CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Scantlin CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Shell CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Smith CemeteryBald KnobCemetery
- Swifton CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Swifton CemeteryTuckermanCemetery
- Walker CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Watson CemeteryNewportCemetery
- Williamson CemeteryDiazCemetery
Cemeteries by town
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How Jackson County compares
Jackson County has 41.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 23rd of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 217 deaths here in 2024, about 43 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (20th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jackson County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.4 | 14.4 | 23rd of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 10.9 | 8.6 | 17th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 217 | 35,888 | 52nd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.1 | 8.1 | 61st of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 356 | 20th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 43 | 101 | 61st of 70 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 24 | 16th of 75 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 19 | 16th of 75 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 378 | 33rd 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 Jackson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jackson County
- Dillinger Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport · (870) 523-3633
- Jackson's Newport Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport · (870) 523-5822
- Lewis Brothers MortuaryMortuary · Newport · (870) 523-5679
- Taylor Kimbrough Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport · (870) 523-8207
- Tolerson and Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport · (870) 523-3729
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 Jackson County?
We list 69 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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