Cemeteries in St. Francis County, AR
St. Francis County, Arkansas has 37 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Forrest City (26), Brinkley (4) and Hughes (3). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in St. Francis County
- Barnishaw CemeteryWynneCemetery
- Beazley CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Bell CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Brown CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Dorriss CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Elcana CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Forrest City CemeteryForrest CityMunicipal cemetery
- Forrest Park CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Freedonia CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Gaston CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Goodwin CemeteriesBrinkleyCemetery
- Harris CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Henderson CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Hodge CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryBrinkleyCemetery
- Kinsey CemeteryEarleCemetery
- Linden CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Locust Grove CemeteryHughesCemetery
- McDonald CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Mount Vernon CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Mount Vernon CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryHughesCemetery
- New Hebron CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- New Sardis CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- New Shady Grove CemeteryEarleCemetery
- Pilgrim Rest CemeteryBrinkleyCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Shady Grove CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Stanley Grove CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Thomas CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Union Hill CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Waldrop CemeteryBrinkleyCemetery
- Westley CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Whitmore CemeteryHughesCemetery
- Wyles CemeteryForrest CityCemetery
- Yarbo CemeteryWynneCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How St. Francis County compares
St. Francis County has 17.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 53rd of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 350 deaths here in 2024, about 44 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (9th of 75 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | St. Francis County | Arkansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.0 | 14.4 | 53rd of 75 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.8 | 8.6 | 61st of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 350 | 35,888 | 27th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.5 | 8.1 | 21st of 75 |
| Funeral homes | 8 | 356 | 9th of 75 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 44 | 101 | 60th of 70 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 24 | 7th 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 St. Francis County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in St. Francis County
- Clay Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-8135
- Clay Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-8135
- Kincaid Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-3330
- Kincaid Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-3330
- Morgan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-8790
- New Eden Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-1151
- Stevens Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forrest City · (870) 633-5400
- Woodhouse MortuaryMortuary · Forrest City · (870) 633-1211
- Miles J. Kimble Mortuary & CremationCremation provider · Forrest City · (870) 633-1914
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 St. Francis County?
We list 37 cemeteries in St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- 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.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.