Cemeteries in Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County, Illinois has 55 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near McLeansboro (37), Norris City (8) and Wayne City (5). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (13%), 5 Christian cemeteries (9%) and 1 memorial park (2%).
All cemeteries in Hamilton County
- Oddfellows CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Digby CemeteryMcLeansboroChristian cemetery
- Hebron CemeteryMcLeansboroChristian cemetery
- Liberty CemeteryMcLeansboroChristian cemetery
- Rector CemeteryMcLeansboroChristian cemetery
- Smith CemeteryMcLeansboroChristian cemetery
- Arterberry CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Atchison CemeteryWayne CityCemetery
- Atchisson CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Barker CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryWayne CityCemetery
- Big Hill CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Blooming Grove Church CemeteryMcLeansboroChurch cemetery
- Bright CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Cartwright CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Cherry Grove CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Clark CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Cook CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Crisel CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Crisel CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Crouch CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Fitzsimons CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Garrison CemeteryWayne CityCemetery
- Gholson CemeteryEldoradoCemetery
- Glenview Memorial GardensMcLeansboroMemorial park
- Good Hope CemeteryHarrisburgCemetery
- Gunter CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Hopson CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Hutson CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Independent Order of Oddfellows CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Keasler CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Knights Prairie CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Lampley CemeteryBentonCemetery
- Lanham CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Malone CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Marys Chapel CemeteryMcLeansboroChurch cemetery
- Morris CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Mount Nebo CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Munsell CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Odd Fellows CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Old Brush Harbor CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryWayne CityCemetery
- Presley CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Preston CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Rawls CemeteryWayne CityCemetery
- Richardson Hill CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Roberts CemeteryEldoradoCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Springer CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Union Hall CemeteryMcLeansboroCemetery
- Webb CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
- Winn CemeteryHarrisburgCemetery
- Wolfe CemeteryNorris CityCemetery
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How Hamilton County compares
Hamilton County has 70.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 12th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 112 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (85th of 102 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hamilton County | Illinois | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 70.4 | 5.5 | 12th of 102 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 12.7 | 12.5 | 50th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 112 | 114,343 | 88th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.0 | 16.5 | 91st of 102 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 1,111 | 85th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 103 | 64th of 102 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 185 | 35th of 102 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 51 | 10th 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 Hamilton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hamilton County
- Gholson Funeral HomeFuneral home · McLeansboro · (618) 643-2321
- Harre Funeral HomeFuneral home · McLeansboro · (618) 643-2011
- JW Reynolds Memorials - McLeansboroMonument dealer · McLeansboro · (618) 643-2825
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 Hamilton County?
We list 55 cemeteries in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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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