Cemeteries in Winnebago County, IA
Winnebago County, Iowa has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Forest City (17) and Lake Mills (14). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (26%), 6 Lutheran cemeteries (19%) and 4 municipal cemeteries (13%).
All cemeteries in Winnebago County
- Linden Lutheran CemeteryForest CityLutheran cemetery
- Mount Valley Bethel Lutheran CemeteryForest CityLutheran cemetery
- Saint James Catholic CemeteryForest CityCatholic cemetery
- Salem Lutheran CemeteryLake MillsLutheran cemetery
- Scarville Lutheran CemeteryLake MillsLutheran cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran Church CemeteryLake MillsLutheran cemetery
- West Prairie Lutheran CemeteryForest CityLutheran cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Center Synod CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Dan Lemme Farm GravesForest CityCemetery
- East CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Forest Home CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Graceland CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Grant Township CemeteryForest CityMunicipal cemetery
- Holmes Chapel CemeteryLake MillsChurch cemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- King Township Cemetery (historical)Forest CityMunicipal cemetery
- Kingland CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Lincoln Township CemeteryLake MillsMunicipal cemetery
- Linden Township CemeteryForest CityMunicipal cemetery
- Mount Valley CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- North Prairie CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Olena Mound CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Salem Memorial CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Sunnyside CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Synod CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- Union CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- West CemeteryLake MillsCemetery
- West Prairie CemeteryForest CityCemetery
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How Winnebago County compares
Winnebago County has 29.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 46th of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 139 deaths here in 2024, about 70 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (64th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Winnebago County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 29.9 | 15.7 | 46th of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.7 | 9.1 | 58th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 139 | 32,472 | 69th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.5 | 6.4 | 52nd of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 369 | 64th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 70 | 88 | 44th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 32 | 7th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 748 | 53rd 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 Winnebago County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Winnebago County
- Mittelstadt Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lake Mills · (641) 592-0221
- Schott Funeral HomeFuneral home · Forest City · (641) 585-2685
- Forest City Granite WorksMonument dealer · Forest City · (641) 582-3282
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 Winnebago County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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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