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Cemeteries in Douglas County, IL

Douglas County, Illinois has 27 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Villa Grove (10), Tuscola (7) and Arthur (5). Among them are 1 church cemetery (4%), 1 municipal cemetery (4%) and 1 historic cemetery (4%).

27
cemeteries
5
towns represented
1
historic
1
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Douglas County?

We list 27 cemeteries in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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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