Cemeteries in Polk County, AR
Polk County, Arkansas has 47 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mena (39) and De Queen (8). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (4%) and 1 Christian cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Polk County
- Mineral CemeteryDe QueenChristian cemetery
- Antioch CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Baker CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Board Camp CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Buffalo CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Cecil CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Cecil Chapel CemeteryMenaChurch cemetery
- Center CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Cherry Hill CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Concord CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Corinth CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Crystal Hill CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Dallas CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Daniel CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Foote CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Foran CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Foster CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Gann CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Gann CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Grannis CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Heely CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Holly Grove CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Little CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Lone Valley CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Lower Big Fork CemeteryMenaCemetery
- McKinney CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Mount Gillian CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Nunley CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Overturf CemeteryDe QueenCemetery
- Owens CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Pinecrest CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Rocky CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Sexton CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Sixmile CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Stinett CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Tate CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Westview CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Whole Council of God CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Witherspoon CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Yocana CemeteryMenaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
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How Polk County compares
Polk County has 24.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 46th of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 328 deaths here in 2024, about 328 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (66th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Polk County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 24.2 | 14.4 | 46th of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.5 | 8.6 | 67th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 328 | 35,888 | 32nd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.0 | 8.1 | 27th of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 356 | 66th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 328 | 101 | 2nd 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 Polk County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Polk County
- Bowser Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mena · (479) 394-4477
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 Polk County?
We list 47 cemeteries in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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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