Cemeteries in Massac County, IL
Massac County, Illinois has 42 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Metropolis (36) and Vienna (6). Among them are 1 memorial park (2%).
All cemeteries in Massac County
- Aikins CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Allard CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Armstrong CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Barrett CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Bigley CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Brookport CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Burnham CemeteryViennaCemetery
- Buzzard Roost CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Cagle CemeteryViennaCemetery
- Canaan CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Carr CemeteryViennaCemetery
- Clendenon CemeteryViennaCemetery
- Copland CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Curtis CemeteryViennaCemetery
- Davisson Bumgarner CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Douglas CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Fritts CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Hitchcock CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Howard CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Keckolie CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Kennedy CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Kidd CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Kingston CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Kirkendall CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Liberty Ridge CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Masonic Cemetery Number 10ViennaCemetery
- McCormick CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Metropolis Memorial GardensMetropolisMemorial park
- Morrison CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Morse CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Mosley CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Murray CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Nineveh CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Odd Fellows CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Pell CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Riepe CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Round Springs CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Westerman CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
- Wilkins CemeteryMetropolisCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Massac County compares
Massac County has 30.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 39th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 224 deaths here in 2024, about 224 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (98th of 102 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Massac County | Illinois | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 30.8 | 5.5 | 39th of 102 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 17.7 | 12.5 | 17th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 224 | 114,343 | 64th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.3 | 16.5 | 53rd of 102 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,111 | 98th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 224 | 103 | 2nd of 102 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 185 | 35th of 102 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 51 | 32nd of 102 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 3,508 | 83rd 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 Massac County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Massac County
- Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral HomeFuneral home · Metropolis · (618) 524-2156
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 Massac County?
We list 42 cemeteries in Massac 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 Massac 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 Massac 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- 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.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- 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.