Cemeteries in Coles County, IL
Coles County, Illinois has 85 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Charleston (60), Mattoon (19) and Arcola (5). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (2%), 1 memorial park (1%) and 1 church cemetery (1%).
All cemeteries in Coles County
- Old Indian Presbyterian Church CemeteryCharlestonPresbyterian cemetery
- Adkins CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Anderson CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Armstrong CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Ashmore CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Beals CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Beavers CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Bell CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Berry CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Boles CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Brandenburg CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Brann CemeteryArcolaCemetery
- Brooks CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Campground CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Chambers CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Coles County Poor Farm CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Cossel CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Craig CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Curry CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Dodge Grove CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Doty CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Dry Grove CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- East Humboldt CemeteryArcolaCemetery
- Enon CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Fudge CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Gardner CemeteryArcolaCemetery
- Grant CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Hoagland (historical)CharlestonCemetery
- Huckaba CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Humboldt CemeteryArcolaCemetery
- Humboldt Township CemeteryArcolaMunicipal cemetery
- Hurricane CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Janesville CemeteryToledoCemetery
- Kelley CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Kickapoo CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Knoch CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Lafler CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Leitch CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Lower Muddy CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Lumbrick CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- McKenzie CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Miller - Coartney CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Montgomery CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Mound CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Mount Tabor CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- New Kelly CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Old City CemeteryCharlestonMunicipal cemetery
- Otterbein CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Parker CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Pleasant Prairie Indian CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Reed CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Rest Haven Memorial GardensMattoonMemorial park
- Roselawn CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Saint Omer CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Salem CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Salisbury CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Sargent CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Shields CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Shoots CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Stewart CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Stoner CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Stringtown CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Union CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Unity CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Upper Muddy Point CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Welch CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Whetstone CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Wiley Brick CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Winkleblack CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Wright CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Yocom CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Zimmerman CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Zion Hill CemeteryMattoonCemetery
- Zoar CemeteryMattoonCemetery
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How Coles County compares
Coles County has 18.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 64th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 576 deaths here in 2024, about 96 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (43rd of 102 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Coles County | Illinois | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.3 | 5.5 | 64th of 102 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 16.7 | 12.5 | 24th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 576 | 114,343 | 29th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.8 | 16.5 | 38th of 102 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 1,111 | 43rd of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 96 | 103 | 27th of 102 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 185 | 35th of 102 |
| Monument dealers | 3 | 51 | 3rd of 102 |
| Notable burials | 12 | 3,508 | 30th 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 Coles County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Coles County
- Adams Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Charleston · (217) 345-2005
- Caudill King Funeral HomeFuneral home · Charleston · (217) 345-5474
- Harper-Swickard Funeral HomeFuneral home · Charleston · (217) 345-3155
- Krabel Funeral HomeFuneral home · Oakland · (217) 346-2121
- Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd.Funeral home · Mattoon · (217) 234-8828
- Schilling Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mattoon · (217) 235-0333
- Adams MemorialsMonument dealer · Charleston · (217) 345-9587
- Adams MemorialsMonument dealer · Mattoon · (217) 234-2045
- Adams Memorials - CharlestonMonument dealer · Charleston · (800) 252-6547
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 Coles County?
We list 85 cemeteries in Coles 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 Coles 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 Coles 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.
Related guides
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- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.
- 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.