Cemeteries in Bourbon County, KS
Bourbon County, Kansas has 46 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Scott (34), Mound City (6) and Iola (4). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (2%), 1 national cemetery (2%) and 1 military cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Bourbon County
- Fort Scott National Cemetery900 East National Avenue · Fort ScottNational cemetery
- Avondale CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Barnesville CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Boulware CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Bronson CemeteryIolaCemetery
- Centerville CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Clarksburg CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Dayton CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Ensminger CemeteryIolaCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Glendale CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Hatch CemeteryIolaCemetery
- Hiattville CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Howard CemeteryArmaCemetery
- Lath Branch CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Mapleton CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Marion CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Marmaton CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Mayberry CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Mayfield CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Morris CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Mount Orum CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Northway CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Osaga CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Pine Lawn CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryIolaCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Rosedale CemeteryErieCemetery
- Saint Mary CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Saint Michael's CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Stevenson CemeteryMound CityCemetery
- Turkey Creek CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Tweedy CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Union Center CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Uniontown CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Walnut Hill CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- West Liberty CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- West Plains CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Woods CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
- Zion CemeteryFort ScottCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bourbon County compares
Bourbon County has 31.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 53rd of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 186 deaths here in 2024, about 62 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (21st of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bourbon County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 31.9 | 9.4 | 53rd of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.2 | 3.4 | 10th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 186 | 28,731 | 32nd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 10.3 | 59th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 281 | 21st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 62 | 102 | 42nd of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 21 | 4th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 8 | 487 | 14th of 105 |
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 Kansas counties with the figure available. Compare Bourbon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bourbon County
- Cheney Witt Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Fort Scott · (620) 223-1186
- Cheney Witt Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Bronson · (620) 939-4700
- Konantz-Cheney Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fort Scott · (620) 223-1212
- Geneva & Son Monument Co.Monument dealer · Fort Scott · (620) 223-3350
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 Bourbon County?
We list 46 cemeteries in Bourbon County, Kansas. 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 Bourbon County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Kansas 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 Bourbon County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Kansas law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.