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Cemeteries in Washington County, AR

Washington County, Arkansas has 117 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lincoln (26), Prairie Grove (17) and Fayetteville (17). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (4%), 2 veterans cemeteries (2%) and 2 military cemeteries (2%).

117
cemeteries
13
towns represented
0
historic
5
church cemeteries
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How Washington County compares

Washington County has 4.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 14.4 for Arkansas, which puts it 72nd of 75 Arkansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,882 deaths here in 2024, about 157 for each of the 12 funeral homes we know of (4th of 75 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashington CountyArkansasRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents4.414.472nd of 75
Cemeteries per 100 square miles12.48.611th of 75
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,88235,8883rd of 75
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery16.18.110th of 75
Funeral homes123564th of 75
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home15710113th of 70
Cremation providers02416th of 75
Monument dealers2192nd of 75
Notable burials303783rd 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 Washington County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washington County?

We list 117 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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