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Cemeteries in White County, IL

White County, Illinois has 76 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Carmi (55), Norris City (16) and Grayville (4). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (8%), 6 Christian cemeteries (8%) and 5 family cemeteries (7%).

76
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4
towns represented
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historic
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How White County compares

White County has 56.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Illinois, which puts it 17th of 102 Illinois counties on this measure. Census estimates count 229 deaths here in 2024, about 38 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (43rd of 102 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWhite CountyIllinoisRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents56.75.517th of 102
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.412.532nd of 102
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)229114,34361st of 102
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.016.577th of 102
Funeral homes61,11143rd of 102
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home3810383rd of 102
Cremation providers018535th of 102
Monument dealers05132nd of 102
Notable burials43,50855th 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 White County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in White County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in White County?

We list 76 cemeteries in White 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 White 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 White 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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