Cemeteries in DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County, Indiana has 30 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Auburn (11), Butler (8) and Waterloo (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 municipal cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in DeKalb County
- Alton CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Bear Creek CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Jenkins CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Barkers Chapel CemeteryHamiltonChurch cemetery
- Butler CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryGarrettCemetery
- Cedar Creek CemeteryHuntertownCemetery
- Cedar Lake CemeteryWaterlooCemetery
- Concord CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Corunna CemeteryGarrettCemetery
- Cosper CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Eddy CemeteryHamiltonCemetery
- Embrey CemeteryGarrettCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Kraft CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Krontz CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Lutz CemeteryWaterlooCemetery
- Mott CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Ridge CemeteryWaterlooCemetery
- Riverview CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Roselawn CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Rude CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Sedan CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Tamarack CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Wartenbe CemeteryButlerCemetery
- Watson CemeteryLeo-CedarvilleCemetery
- White City CemeteryGrabillMunicipal cemetery
- Woodland CemeteryAuburnCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryAuburnCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How DeKalb County compares
DeKalb County has 6.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Indiana, which puts it 65th of 92 Indiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 432 deaths here in 2024, about 108 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (51st of 92 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | DeKalb County | Indiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.8 | 5.9 | 65th of 92 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.3 | 11.5 | 74th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 432 | 70,263 | 44th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 14.4 | 17.1 | 32nd of 92 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 620 | 51st of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 108 | 113 | 38th of 92 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 109 | 21st of 92 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 39 | 29th of 92 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 1,269 | 67th of 92 |
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 Indiana counties with the figure available. Compare DeKalb County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in DeKalb County
- Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral HomeFuneral home · Spencerville · (260) 238-4488
- Feller Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waterloo · (260) 837-2581
- Feller and Clark Funeral HomeFuneral home · Auburn · (260) 572-1000
- Thomas Funeral HomeFuneral home · Garrett · (260) 357-0444
- Pinnington Funeral and Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Auburn · (260) 925-3918
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 DeKalb County?
We list 30 cemeteries in DeKalb County, Indiana. 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 DeKalb County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Indiana 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 DeKalb County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Indiana 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 to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.
- 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.