Cemeteries in Monroe County, IA
Monroe County, Iowa has 64 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Albia (48), Eddyville (7) and Melcher-Dallas (4). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (6%), 1 family cemetery (2%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Monroe County
- Oak Dale CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Melrose Methodist CemeteryAlbiaMethodist cemetery
- Abegglen CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Arnold CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Babb CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Bell CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Blakesburg CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Boggs CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Boyer CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Brandon CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Bridgeport CemeteryEddyvilleCemetery
- Buxton CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Caldwell CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Chedister CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Cuba CemeteryEddyvilleCemetery
- Dave Roberts Farm CemeteryEddyvilleCemetery
- Derby CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- East Bethel CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Eden CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Eldorado CemeteryKnoxvilleCemetery
- Enix CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Eslinger CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Evans CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Fall CemeteryEddyvilleCemetery
- Foster CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Foutch CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Georgetown CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Hardy CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Hayden Chapel CemeteryEddyvilleChurch cemetery
- Hickory Grove CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Hiteman CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Hogeland - Kirkendall CemeteryKnoxvilleCemetery
- Hough CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Inghram CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Johnston Family CemeteryEddyvilleFamily cemetery
- Kipnart CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Manley CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- McAllister CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- O'Brien CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Oakview CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Old Shahan CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Osborn CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Peterson CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Piper CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Pleasant Corners CemeteryEddyvilleCemetery
- Pleasant Divide CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Prather CemeteryCharitonCemetery
- Rowley CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Saint Patricks CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Selection CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Service Chapel CemeteryAlbiaChurch cemetery
- Smithfield CemeteryMelcher-DallasCemetery
- Trussell CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Union Chapel CemeteryAlbiaChurch cemetery
- Watson CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Welch CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryAlbiaCemetery
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How Monroe County compares
Monroe County has 86.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 6th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 107 deaths here in 2024, about 54 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (64th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Monroe County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 86.8 | 15.7 | 6th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 14.8 | 9.1 | 13th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 107 | 32,472 | 83rd of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.7 | 6.4 | 91st of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 369 | 64th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 54 | 88 | 63rd of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 3 | 83 | 4th of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 748 | 94th 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 Monroe County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Monroe County
- Gilbert-Boman Funeral HomesFuneral home · Lovilia · (641) 946-7321
- Sinnott Funeral Home, Cremation Services, & MonumentFuneral home · Albia · (641) 932-5197
- Affordable Funerals & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Albia · (515) 329-0886
- Sinnott Funeral Home, Crematory & Monument in Albia & OttumwaCremation provider · Albia · (641) 932-5197
- Tharp Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Albia · (641) 932-3129
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 Monroe County?
We list 64 cemeteries in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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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