Cemeteries in Kiowa County, CO
Kiowa County, Colorado has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Eads (6), Lamar (2) and Cheyenne Wells (1).
All cemeteries in Kiowa County
- Arlington CemeteryLas AnimasCemetery
- Chivington CemeteryEadsCemetery
- Eads CemeteryEadsCemetery
- Eads Pioneer CemeteryEadsCemetery
- France CemeteryEadsCemetery
- Galatea CemeteryEadsCemetery
- Haswell CemeteryEadsCemetery
- Plainview CemeteryLamarCemetery
- Sheridan Lake CemeteryLamarCemetery
- Towner CemeteryCheyenne WellsCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Kiowa County compares
Kiowa County has 71.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 1st of 64 Colorado counties on this measure.
| Measure | Kiowa County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 71.8 | 1.4 | 1st of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 0.8 | 42nd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 32 | 45,203 | 58th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.2 | 52.9 | 59th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 169 | 38th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 267 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 21st of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 247 | 36th of 64 |
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 Colorado counties with the figure available. Compare Kiowa County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Kiowa County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Kiowa County, Colorado. 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 Kiowa County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado 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 Kiowa County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado 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.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- 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.