Cemeteries in Putnam County, IL
Putnam County, Illinois has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Granville (5), Hennepin (5) and Henry (4). Among them are 1 church cemetery (7%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Putnam County
- Putnam CemeteryHennepinCatholic cemetery
- Boyle - Price Valley CemeteryHenryCemetery
- Caledonia CemeteryHenryCemetery
- Florid CemeteryHennepinCemetery
- Friends CemeteryGranvilleCemetery
- Granville CemeteryGranvilleCemetery
- Hennepin Riverside CemeteryHennepinCemetery
- Magnolia CemeteryHenryCemetery
- Mount Palatine Public CemeteryGranvilleCemetery
- Murphy CemeteryHenryCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryHennepinCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryGranvilleCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryHennepinCemetery
- Union Grove CemeteryGranvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Putnam County compares
Putnam County has 24.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 49th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 51 deaths here in 2024, about 26 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (85th of 102 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Putnam County | Illinois | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 24.9 | 5.5 | 49th of 102 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.7 | 12.5 | 80th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 51 | 114,343 | 100th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.6 | 16.5 | 70th of 102 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 1,111 | 85th of 102 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 26 | 103 | 98th of 102 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 185 | 35th of 102 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 51 | 32nd 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 Putnam County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Putnam County
- Dysart-Cofoid Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Granville · (815) 339-2231
- Helmer-Shields Funeral HomeFuneral home · Granville · (815) 339-6234
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 Putnam County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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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