Cemeteries in Lucas County, IA
Lucas County, Iowa has 44 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chariton (33), Melcher-Dallas (8) and Osceola (2).
All cemeteries in Lucas County
- Allen CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Arnold CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Belinda CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Brinegar CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Brownlee CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Chariton CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Clear CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- County Farm CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Derby CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Douglass CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Fisher - Webb CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Fletcher CemeteryIndianolaCemetery
- Freedom CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Fry Hill CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Gay - Plymate CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Goshen CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Graceland CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Greenville CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Grimes CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- LaGrange CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Last Chance CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Murray CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Niswender CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Norwood CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Old Ireland CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Oxford CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Parr Wheeler Pioneer CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Pine Hill CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Ragtown CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Russell CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Salem CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Spring Hill CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Stoneking CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Strong CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Walker CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Waynick CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Wells Pioneer CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Wren Hill CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Zion CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Zion CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Lucas County compares
Lucas County has 50.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 18th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 129 deaths here in 2024, about 65 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (64th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lucas County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 50.2 | 15.7 | 18th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 10.2 | 9.1 | 36th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 129 | 32,472 | 73rd of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.9 | 6.4 | 77th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 369 | 64th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 65 | 88 | 50th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 7 | 748 | 28th 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 Lucas County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lucas County
- Fielding Funeral HomesFuneral home · Chariton · (641) 774-5014
- Pierschbacher Funeral HomeFuneral home · Chariton · (641) 774-2918
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 Lucas County?
We list 44 cemeteries in Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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.
- 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.