Cemeteries in Franklin County, IN
Franklin County, Indiana has 32 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Brookville (17), Batesville (9) and Bright (2). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (19%), 2 Christian cemeteries (6%) and 2 Catholic cemeteries (6%).
All cemeteries in Franklin County
- Laurel North CemeteryState Road 121 · LaurelCemetery
- Convent CemeteryBatesvilleCatholic cemetery
- Holy Family CemeteryBatesvilleFamily cemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryBatesvilleChristian cemetery
- Saint Michaels CemeteryBrookvilleChristian cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran CemeteryBrookvilleLutheran cemetery
- Asbury CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Barnes CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryLibertyCemetery
- Bowman CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- Conn CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Ebenezer CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Gobel CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Holy Guardian Angels CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- James CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Jenks CemeteryConnersvilleCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Marlin CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- McKenzie CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Metamora CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Old Brick CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Otwell CemeteryBrightCemetery
- Saint Annes CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Saint Nicholas CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- Saint Peters Church CemeteryBrookvilleChurch cemetery
- Snow CemeteryBrightCemetery
- Springfield CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Stipps Hill CemeteryBatesvilleCemetery
- Usher CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
- Wolf Creek CemeteryBrookvilleCemetery
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How Franklin County compares
Franklin County has 13.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Indiana, which puts it 42nd of 92 Indiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 250 deaths here in 2024, about 125 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (82nd of 92 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Franklin County | Indiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.8 | 5.9 | 42nd of 92 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.3 | 11.5 | 71st of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 250 | 70,263 | 71st of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.8 | 17.1 | 59th of 92 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 620 | 82nd of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 125 | 113 | 29th of 92 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 38th 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 Franklin County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Franklin County
- Cook Rosenberger Funeral HomeFuneral home · Brookville · (765) 647-4611
- Phillips & Meyers Funeral HomeFuneral home · Brookville · (765) 647-5311
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 Franklin County?
We list 32 cemeteries in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
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