Cemeteries in Wells County, IN
Wells County, Indiana has 27 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Bluffton (11), Markle (4) and Montpelier (4).
All cemeteries in Wells County
- Batson CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Bloxsom CemeteryMontpelierCemetery
- El Honan CemeteryOssianCemetery
- Elm Grove CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Gearnand CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Grove CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Horeb CemeteryMarkleCemetery
- Hoverstock CemeteryRoanokeCemetery
- Jones CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Linn CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- McFarren CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Miller CemeteryMontpelierCemetery
- Mossburg CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Murray CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Oak Lawn CemeteryOssianCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Old Bluffton CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Prairie View CemeteryOssianCemetery
- Rockford Friends CemeteryMarkleCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryOssianCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Snow CemeteryMontpelierCemetery
- Sparks CemeteryMarkleCemetery
- Spider Hill CemeteryMarkleCemetery
- Stahl CemeteryBlufftonCemetery
- Wright CemeteryMontpelierCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Wells County compares
Wells County has 9.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Indiana, which puts it 55th of 92 Indiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 324 deaths here in 2024, about 108 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (66th of 92 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wells County | Indiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.4 | 5.9 | 55th of 92 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.3 | 11.5 | 78th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 324 | 70,263 | 61st of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.0 | 17.1 | 36th of 92 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 620 | 66th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 108 | 113 | 38th of 92 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 38th of 92 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 39 | 29th of 92 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 1,269 | 44th 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 Wells County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wells County
- Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ossian · (260) 622-4114
- Goodwin - Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Bluffton · (260) 824-3852
- Thoma and Rich Lemler Funeral HomeFuneral home · Bluffton · (260) 824-3850
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 Wells County?
We list 27 cemeteries in Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells 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 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.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- 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.