Cemeteries in DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County, Florida has 8 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Arcadia (3), Nocatee (3) and Harbour Heights (1).
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How DeSoto County compares
DeSoto County has 2.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.3 for Florida, which puts it 34th of 67 Florida counties on this measure. Census estimates count 455 deaths here in 2024, about 152 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (51st of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | DeSoto County | Florida | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.3 | 34th of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.3 | 5.9 | 54th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 455 | 227,980 | 47th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 56.9 | 72.6 | 34th of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 871 | 51st of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 152 | 262 | 44th of 65 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 335 | 46th of 67 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 22 | 16th of 67 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 478 | 31st of 67 |
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 Florida counties with the figure available. Compare DeSoto County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in DeSoto County
- Hickson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Arcadia · (863) 494-2920
- Paul Schelm Funeral HomeFuneral home · Port Charlotte
- Ponger Kays Grady Funeral HomesFuneral home · Arcadia · (863) 494-4101
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 DeSoto County?
We list 8 cemeteries in DeSoto County, Florida. 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 DeSoto County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Florida 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 DeSoto County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Florida law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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- 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.