Cemeteries in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County, Florida has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sebring (5), Avon Park (4) and Lake Placid (1). Among them are 2 memorial parks (18%), 2 church cemeteries (18%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Highlands County
- AME Cemetery200 Placid Farms Drive · VenusMethodist cemetery
- Memorial GardensMemorial Dr · Avon ParkMemorial park
- Oak Hill CemeteryLake PlacidCemetery
- Bougainvillea CemeteryAvon ParkCemetery
- Fort Kissimmee CemeterySebringCemetery
- Lakeside CemeterySebringCemetery
- Lakeside Historical Cemetery of Avon ParkAvon ParkChurch cemetery
- Lakeview Memorial GardensAvon ParkMemorial park
- Pinecrest CemeterySebringCemetery
- Prescott CemeterySebringCemetery
- Whitten CemeterySebringCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Highlands County compares
Highlands County has 1.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.3 for Florida, which puts it 41st of 67 Florida counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,905 deaths here in 2024, about 238 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (27th of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Highlands County | Florida | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.0 | 1.3 | 41st of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.1 | 5.9 | 58th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,905 | 227,980 | 35th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 173.2 | 72.6 | 21st of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 8 | 871 | 27th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 238 | 262 | 31st of 65 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 335 | 31st of 67 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 22 | 16th of 67 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 478 | 25th 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 Highlands County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Highlands County
- Dowden Funeral HomeFuneral home · Sebring · (863) 385-1546
- Fountain Funeral HomeFuneral home · Avon Park · (863) 453-3134
- Michael A Brochetti Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lake Placid · (863) 465-9997
- Morris Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Sebring · (863) 385-0101
- Sean A Banks MortuaryMortuary · Avon Park · (863) 452-5272
- Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Avon Park · (863) 453-3101
- Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Sebring · (863) 385-0125
- Swann's MortuaryMortuary · Sebring · (863) 382-0737
- Heartland Cremation & Burial SocietyCremation provider · Avon Park · (863) 453-4400
- Scott Seawinds Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Lake Placid · (863) 329-2824
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 Highlands County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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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