Cemeteries in Calhoun County, IA
Calhoun County, Iowa has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rockwell City (14), Manson (10) and Lake City (6). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (6%) and 1 memorial park (3%).
All cemeteries in Calhoun County
- Bishop CemeteryLake CityCemetery
- Cedar CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Cottonwood CemeteryLake CityCemetery
- Crown Hill CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryLake CityCemetery
- Garfield CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Greenfield CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Hope CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Lake City CemeteryLake CityMunicipal cemetery
- Lake Creek CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Leith CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Logan Township CemeteryRockwell CityMunicipal cemetery
- Memorial Park CemeteryMansonMemorial park
- Piper CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Reading CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Reformatory CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Roby CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Rosehill CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Saint Francis CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Saint James CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Saint John CemeterySac CityCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryLake CityCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryLake CityCemetery
- Saint Thomas CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Swedish CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Trinity CemeteryMansonCemetery
- Twin Lakes CemeteryRockwell CityCemetery
- Union CemeteryMansonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Calhoun County compares
Calhoun County has 31.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 38th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 125 deaths here in 2024, about 63 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (64th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Calhoun County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 31.9 | 15.7 | 38th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.4 | 9.1 | 73rd of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 125 | 32,472 | 75th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 6.4 | 56th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 369 | 64th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 63 | 88 | 53rd of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 83 | 22nd of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 748 | 37th 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 Calhoun County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Calhoun County
- Palmer & Swank Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rockwell City · (712) 297-7541
- Weishaar Chapel - Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Manson · (712) 469-3315
- Lampe Funeral and Cremation ServiceCremation provider · Lake City · (712) 464-7665
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 Calhoun County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.