Cemeteries in Lyon County, IA
Lyon County, Iowa has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near George (8), Rock Rapids (7) and Rock Valley (6). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (33%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (8%) and 2 municipal cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Lyon County
- Richland CemeteryRock ValleyCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- First Baptist Church CemeteryGeorgeBaptist cemetery
- Lyon County First Presbyterian Church CemeteryGeorgePresbyterian cemetery
- Our Saviors Lutheran CemeteryRock ValleyLutheran cemetery
- Quaker CemeterySheldonQuaker cemetery
- Riverview CemeteryRock RapidsChristian cemetery
- Zion Lutheran CemeteryGeorgeLutheran cemetery
- Zoar Presbyterian Church CemeteryGeorgePresbyterian cemetery
- Apostolic Christian CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- Beloit CemeteryRock ValleyCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryRock ValleyCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryGeorgeCemetery
- Garfield Township CemeteryHullMunicipal cemetery
- Grandview CemeteryRock ValleyCemetery
- Grant Township CemeteryGeorgeMunicipal cemetery
- Hillside CemeteryRock ValleyCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- Holy Name CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- Hope Reformed Church CemeteryGeorgeChurch cemetery
- Larchwood CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeterySibleyCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryRock RapidsCemetery
- Zion CemeteryGeorgeCemetery
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How Lyon County compares
Lyon County has 19.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 74th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 120 deaths here in 2024, about 60 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (64th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lyon County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.4 | 15.7 | 74th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.1 | 9.1 | 91st of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 120 | 32,472 | 78th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.0 | 6.4 | 41st of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 369 | 64th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 60 | 88 | 55th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 748 | 81st 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 Lyon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lyon County
- Jurrens Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rock Rapids · (712) 472-2523
- Jurrens Funeral HomesFuneral home · George · (712) 475-3308
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 Lyon County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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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