Cemeteries in Adams County, IA
Adams County, Iowa has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Corning (23), Creston (3) and Villisca (3). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (6%), 1 national cemetery (3%) and 1 veterans cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Adams County
- Methodist Grove CemeteryCorningMethodist cemetery
- Baldwin CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Bohemian National CemeteryCrestonNational cemetery
- Brooks CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Carl CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Forest Hill CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Homan CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Icarian CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Lincoln Center CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Mount Etna CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Nodaway CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Oak Hill Calvary CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Old Brooks CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Old Evergreen CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Old Mount Etna CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Old Queen City CemeteryCorningMunicipal cemetery
- Prairie Rose CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Queen City CemeteryCorningMunicipal cemetery
- Quincy CemeteryCorningCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryCrestonCemetery
- Salem CemeteryLenoxCemetery
- Strand CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Stringtown CemeteryLenoxCemetery
- Summit CemeteryCrestonCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryCorningCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Adams County compares
Adams County has 86.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 7th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 37 deaths here in 2024, about 37 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (84th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Adams County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 86.0 | 15.7 | 7th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.3 | 9.1 | 61st of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 37 | 32,472 | 99th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.2 | 6.4 | 97th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 369 | 84th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 37 | 88 | 86th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 748 | 66th of 99 |
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 Iowa counties with the figure available. Compare Adams County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Adams County
- Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Corning · (641) 322-3156
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 Adams County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Adams County, Iowa. 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 Adams County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Iowa 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 Adams County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Iowa law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- 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.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.