Cemeteries in Hamilton County, IA
Hamilton County, Iowa has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Webster City (13), Jewell (11) and Story City (5). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (6%) and 1 Presbyterian cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Hamilton County
- Presbyterian CemeteryJewellPresbyterian cemetery
- Bethany CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Blairsburg CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Boe CemeteryStory CityCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Cass Center CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Cass Creek CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Ellsworth Clear Lake CemeteryStory CityCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Graceland CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Granceland CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Homer CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Homewood CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Lake Center CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Lawn Hill CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Liberty Center CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Lincoln CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Mamrelund CemeteryStory CityCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryStory CityCemetery
- Nesse CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Oakwood CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Old Randall CemeteryStory CityCemetery
- Rorem CemeteryRolandCemetery
- Rose Grove CemeteryJewellCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Saint Paul's Church CemeteryJewellChurch cemetery
- Saratoga CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- South Marion CemeteryCentervilleCemetery
- Williams CemeteryWebster CityCemetery
- Zion CemeteryJewellCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hamilton County compares
Hamilton County has 20.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 66th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 192 deaths here in 2024, about 48 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (27th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hamilton County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 20.9 | 15.7 | 66th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.4 | 9.1 | 74th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 192 | 32,472 | 49th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.2 | 6.4 | 26th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 369 | 27th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 48 | 88 | 70th 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 Hamilton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hamilton County
- Boman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Webster City · (515) 832-6001
- Foster Funeral Home Inc.Funeral home · Webster City · (515) 832-2110
- Soderstrum - Reimers Funeral HomeFuneral home · Jewell · (515) 827-5421
- Surls Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Williams · (515) 854-2288
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 Hamilton County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
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