Cemeteries in Gulf County, FL
Gulf County, Florida has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wewahitchka (12), Port Saint Joe (4) and Mexico Beach (1). Among them are 1 family cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Gulf County
- Bozeman Circle CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Buckhorn CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Durden CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Forest Hill CemeteryPort Saint JoeCemetery
- Holly Hill CemeteryPort Saint JoeCemetery
- Iola CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Jehu CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Kemp CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Lockwood CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Old St. Joseph CemeteryPort Saint JoeCemetery
- Parker Farm Family CemeteryWewahitchkaFamily cemetery
- Pleasant Rest CemeteryMexico BeachCemetery
- Roberts CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Robertson CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- St. Josephs CemeteryPort Saint JoeCemetery
- Wetappo CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
- Williamsburg CemeteryWewahitchkaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Gulf County compares
Gulf County has 10.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.3 for Florida, which puts it 20th of 67 Florida counties on this measure. Census estimates count 236 deaths here in 2024, about 79 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (51st of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gulf County | Florida | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.7 | 1.3 | 20th of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.1 | 5.9 | 42nd of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 236 | 227,980 | 59th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 13.9 | 72.6 | 47th of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 871 | 51st of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 79 | 262 | 60th of 65 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 335 | 46th of 67 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 22 | 16th of 67 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 478 | 44th 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 Gulf County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gulf County
- Comforter Funeral HomeFuneral home · Port St Joe · (850) 227-1818
- Southerland Family Funeral HomesFuneral home · Port St Joe · (850) 229-8111
- Whatley Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Port St Joe · (850) 227-3200
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 Gulf County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Gulf 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 Gulf 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 Gulf 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.
Related guides
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- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Cemetery Etiquette: How to Visit RespectfullyVisiting hours, where to walk, photography, gravestone rubbing, children and pets, and visiting family cemeteries on private land.
- How to Clean a Headstone SafelyWater, soft brushes and patience: what is safe on granite, marble and old slate, which household products ruin stone, and when to call a conservator.