Polk County · Iowa
Cemeteries in Des Moines, Iowa
There are 9 cemeteries in and around Des Moines, Iowa in our directory, in Polk County. 1 has a Des Moines mailing address; the others are closest to Des Moines of all nearby towns. Identified types include 3 church cemeteries (33%), 1 Jewish cemetery (11%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (11%).
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- Glendale Cemetery4909 University AvenueCemetery4.1 mi
- Saint Ambrose CemeteryDes MoinesCatholic cemetery2.0 mi
- Children of Israel CemeteryDes MoinesCemetery1.5 mi
- Elm Grove CemeteryDes MoinesCemetery5.5 mi
- Woodland CemeteryDes MoinesChurch cemetery2.1 mi
- Emmanuel CemeteryDes MoinesJewish cemetery2.1 mi
- Berwick CemeteryDes MoinesCemetery6.0 mi
- Emanuel CemeteryDes MoinesCemetery2.1 mi
- Fort Des Moines CemeteryDes MoinesCemetery5.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Des Moines, IA?
We list 9 cemeteries in and around Des Moines. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Des Moines?
Yes. We have identified 1 Jewish and 1 Catholic cemeteries near Des Moines, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
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