Cemeteries in Chautauqua County, KS
Chautauqua County, Kansas has 43 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sedan (36), Caney (6) and Winfield (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (2%) and 1 Christian cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Chautauqua County
- Union Chapel CemeterySedanChristian cemetery
- Alford CemeterySedanCemetery
- Belknap CemeterySedanCemetery
- Booth CemeterySedanCemetery
- Burton CemeterySedanCemetery
- Caneyville CemeterySedanCemetery
- Casement CemeterySedanCemetery
- Cedar Vale CemeteryWinfieldCemetery
- Chautauqua CemeterySedanCemetery
- Crum CemeterySedanCemetery
- De Bask CemeterySedanCemetery
- Denick CemeterySedanCemetery
- Elcado CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- Elgin CemeterySedanCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- Findley CemeterySedanCemetery
- Grant Creek CemeterySedanCemetery
- Greenwood CemeterySedanCemetery
- Hale CemeterySedanCemetery
- Hardrock CemeterySedanCemetery
- Haynes CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- Ireland CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- Magee CemeterySedanCemetery
- Marshall CemeterySedanCemetery
- Mooney CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- Moore Prairie CemeterySedanCemetery
- Mount Vernon CemeterySedanCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeterySedanCemetery
- Oak Hill CemeterySedanCemetery
- Old Cloverdale CemeterySedanCemetery
- Old McClarney CemeterySedanCemetery
- Ozro CemeterySedanCemetery
- Peru CemeterySedanCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeterySedanCemetery
- Riley Memorial CemeterySedanCemetery
- Rogers CemeterySedanCemetery
- Rose Dale CemeterySedanCemetery
- Round Mound CemeterySedanCemetery
- Saint Charles CemeterySedanCemetery
- Spring Creek CemeterySedanCemetery
- Washington CemeteryCaneyCemetery
- West Liberty CemeterySedanCemetery
- Wilson CemeterySedanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
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How Chautauqua County compares
Chautauqua County has 128.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 2nd of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 56 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Chautauqua County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 128.8 | 9.4 | 2nd of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.7 | 3.4 | 13th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 56 | 28,731 | 71st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.3 | 10.3 | 101st of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 102 | 47th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 487 | 57th 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 Chautauqua County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Chautauqua County
- Dickens Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Sedan · (620) 725-3101
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 Chautauqua County?
We list 43 cemeteries in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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.
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