About Union Ridge Cemetery
Union Ridge Cemetery is a christian cemetery near Norris City, White County, Illinois. It lies about 9.3 mi northwest of Norris City. The grounds sit at about 453 feet above sea level. Wikidata records one notable person buried here: James Karber. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1823983. The nearest other listed cemetery is Herald Cemetery, about 2.8 mi to the north. The nearest funeral home we know of is Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City, about 9.2 mi away. It is one of 76 cemeteries we list in White County, and 39 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles.
This record has no mailing address, so it is listed under the nearest town, Norris City. The pin on the map shows the recorded location.
Notable people buried at Union Ridge Cemetery
Among them: 1 business leader.
- James Karber1914-1976American lawyer, businessman, and politician
People whose Wikidata entry gives Union Ridge Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.
Map
37.92893, -88.17170
What Union Ridge Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
Nearby cemeteries
- Herald CemeteryCarmi, ILCemetery2.8 mi
- Orange Grove CemeteryCarmi, ILCemetery3.0 mi
- Plainview CemeteryNorris City, ILCemetery3.1 mi
- Swan CemeteryNorris City, ILCemetery3.3 mi
- Oak Grove CemeteryNorris City, ILCemetery3.5 mi
- Epley CemeteryCarmi, ILCemetery3.5 mi
- Asbury CemeteryShawneetown, ILCemetery4.5 mi
- Green CemeteryNorris City, ILCemetery4.6 mi
- Abshire CemeteryCarmi, ILChristian cemetery4.8 mi
- Old Cottonwood CemeteryShawneetown, ILCemetery4.9 mi
Funeral homes near Union Ridge Cemetery
- Campbell Funeral Home9.2 miFuneral home · Norris City · (618) 378-3811
- Vickery Funeral Chapel10 miFuneral chapel · Ridgway · (618) 272-3281
- Roberts and Cook Funeral Service10 miFuneral home · Carmi · (618) 382-8507
- Cox and Son Funeral Home10 miFuneral home · Ridgway · (618) 272-3511
- Campbell Funeral Home - Carmi11 miFuneral home · Carmi · (618) 382-5222
- Cook Funeral Chapel11 miFuneral chapel · Carmi · (618) 382-8507
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Frequently asked questions
Is Union Ridge Cemetery a Christian cemetery?
Our records list a Christian affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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