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Cemeteries in Union County, AR

Union County, Arkansas has 156 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near El Dorado (131), Smackover (19) and Crossett (4). Among them are 21 church cemeteries (13%), 6 Christian cemeteries (4%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (1%).

156
cemeteries
4
towns represented
1
historic
21
church cemeteries
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How Union County compares

Union County has 42.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 21st of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 582 deaths here in 2024, about 73 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (9th of 75 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureUnion CountyArkansasRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents42.214.421st of 75
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.08.64th of 75
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)58235,88817th of 75
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.78.152nd of 75
Funeral homes83569th of 75
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home7310144th of 70
Cremation providers02416th of 75
Monument dealers1194th of 75
Notable burials037849th 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 Union County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Union County?

We list 156 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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