Cemeteries in Calhoun County, IL
Calhoun County, Illinois has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hardin (23), Carrollton (2) and Jerseyville (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 Christian cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Calhoun County
- McDonald CemetaryHardinChristian cemetery
- Cresswell CemeteryJerseyvilleCemetery
- Dixon CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Farrow CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Fox Creek CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Gresham CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Hamburg CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Hetzer CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Ingle CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Long CemeteryPittsfieldCemetery
- Macker CemeteryJerseyvilleCemetery
- McConnell CemeteryPittsfieldCemetery
- Minesinger CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Plummer CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Poor CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Retzer CemeteryCarrolltonCemetery
- Saint Anselm CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Saint Barbara CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Schumann CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Silver Creek CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Smith CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Smith CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Spear CemeteryCarrolltonCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryHardinCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Calhoun County compares
Calhoun County has 68.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 14th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 72 deaths here in 2024, about 36 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (85th of 102 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Calhoun County | Illinois | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 68.7 | 5.5 | 14th of 102 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 11.4 | 12.5 | 57th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 72 | 114,343 | 97th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.5 | 16.5 | 83rd of 102 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 1,111 | 85th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 36 | 103 | 86th of 102 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 185 | 35th of 102 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 51 | 32nd of 102 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 3,508 | 91st of 102 |
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 Illinois counties with the figure available. Compare Calhoun County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Calhoun County
- Gress Kallal & Schaaf Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hardin
- Hanks-Gress Funeral HomesFuneral home · Hardin · (618) 576-2718
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 Calhoun County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Calhoun County, Illinois. 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 Calhoun County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Illinois 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 Calhoun County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Illinois law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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