Cemeteries in Hardee County, FL
Hardee County, Florida has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sebring (2), Arcadia (1) and Avon Park (1).
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How Hardee County compares
Hardee County has 2.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.3 for Florida, which puts it 31st of 67 Florida counties on this measure. Census estimates count 321 deaths here in 2024, about 161 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (56th of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hardee County | Florida | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.3 | 31st of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.1 | 5.9 | 57th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 321 | 227,980 | 54th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 45.9 | 72.6 | 35th of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 871 | 56th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 161 | 262 | 42nd of 65 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 335 | 36th 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 Hardee County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hardee County
- Ponger-kays-grady Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wauchula · (863) 773-6400
- Robarts Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wauchula · (863) 773-9773
- Burnett Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Wauchula · (863) 767-8802
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 Hardee County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee 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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- 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.