Cemeteries in Whitley County, IN
Whitley County, Indiana has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Columbia City (13), South Whitley (3) and Tri-Lakes (2).
All cemeteries in Whitley County
- Eberhard CemeteryWest Keiser Road · Columbia CityCemetery
- South Whitley CemeteryCollamer Road · South WhitleyCemetery
- Adams CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Bayless CemeteryRoanokeCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Brown CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Broxon CemeteryRoanokeCemetery
- Cleveland CemeterySouth WhitleyCemetery
- Concord CemeteryChurubuscoCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Garrison CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Greenhill CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Jeffries CemeteryChurubuscoCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryPiercetonCemetery
- Nolt CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryNorth WebsterCemetery
- Richland Center CemeterySouth WhitleyCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Scott CemeteryTri-LakesCemetery
- Scott CemeteryTri-LakesCemetery
- South Park CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Stough CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Wigent CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Whitley County compares
Whitley County has 6.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Indiana, which puts it 63rd of 92 Indiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 342 deaths here in 2024, about 86 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (51st of 92 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Whitley County | Indiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.9 | 5.9 | 63rd of 92 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.2 | 11.5 | 79th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 342 | 70,263 | 56th of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 14.3 | 17.1 | 33rd of 92 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 620 | 51st of 92 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 86 | 113 | 55th of 92 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 38th of 92 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 39 | 29th of 92 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 1,269 | 80th 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 Whitley County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Whitley County
- DeMoney-Grimes Funeral HomeFuneral home · Columbia City · (260) 244-5122
- Sheets & Childs Funeral HomeFuneral home · Churubusco · (260) 693-2907
- Smith & Sons Funeral HomesFuneral home · Columbia City · (260) 244-7601
- Smith & Sons Miller ChapelFuneral home · South Whitley · (260) 723-5221
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 Whitley County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Whitley 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 Whitley 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 Whitley 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.