Cemeteries in Scott County, AR
Scott County, Arkansas has 57 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Waldron (30), Mansfield (18) and Mena (5). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (9%) and 5 Christian cemeteries (9%).
All cemeteries in Scott County
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryWaldronChristian cemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryWaldronChristian cemetery
- Parks CemeteryWaldronChristian cemetery
- Pilot Prairie CemeteryWaldronChristian cemetery
- Square Rock CemeteryWaldronChristian cemetery
- Anthony CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- B J F Trotter Heirs Private CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Behorn CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Bennett CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Big Cedar CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Birdsview CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Black CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Black Fork CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Bloodsworth CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Buffalo CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Cauthron CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Cedar Grove CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Chant CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Coop Prairie CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Countiss Grave YardWaldronCemetery
- Duncan CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Freedom Creek CemeteryBoonevilleCemetery
- Friendship CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Gipson CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Harvey CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Haw Creek CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Hawkins CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Helton CemeteryBoonevilleCemetery
- Hon CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Hon CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Hunt CemeteryBoonevilleCemetery
- Jameson CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Kirk CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Looper CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Lyons CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Needmore CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Old Salem CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Oliver CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Parks CemeteryBoonevilleCemetery
- Pearson CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Piney Grove CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Pinkston CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Sanders CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Slate CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Sliger CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Slover CemeteryMenaCemetery
- Sorrels CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Tomlinson CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Vise CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Weeks CemeteryMansfieldCemetery
- Whisenhunt CemeteryWaldronCemetery
- Wiley CemeteryWaldronCemetery
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How Scott County compares
Scott County has 57.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 11th of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 211 deaths here in 2024, about 70 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (40th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Scott County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 57.9 | 14.4 | 11th of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.4 | 8.6 | 53rd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 211 | 35,888 | 53rd of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.7 | 8.1 | 53rd of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 356 | 40th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 70 | 101 | 45th 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 Scott County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Scott County
- Heritage Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waldron · (479) 637-1212
- Heritage Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waldron · (479) 637-1213
- Martin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waldron · (479) 637-2167
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 Scott County?
We list 57 cemeteries in Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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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