Cemeteries in Doniphan County, KS
Doniphan County, Kansas has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Highland (10), Troy (8) and Wathena (7).
All cemeteries in Doniphan County
- Anderson CemeteryAtchisonCemetery
- Bellemont CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Bitner CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Burrell CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Charleston CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Columbus CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Courter - Ritchey CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Denton CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Doniphan CemeteryAtchisonCemetery
- Fanning CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Highland CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Iola CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Iowa Point CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Moskau CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryTroyCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Oak Hill CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Olive Branch CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Robertson CemeteryAtchisonCemetery
- Rosendale CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Saint Charles CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryHortonCemetery
- Tambor CemeteryWathenaCemetery
- Victory CemeteryTroyCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- White Cloud CemeteryHighlandCemetery
- Wolf River CemeteryHighlandCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Doniphan County compares
Doniphan County has 38.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 41st of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 98 deaths here in 2024, about 33 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (21st of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Doniphan County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 38.3 | 9.4 | 41st of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.4 | 3.4 | 9th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 98 | 28,731 | 51st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.4 | 10.3 | 71st of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 281 | 21st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 33 | 102 | 78th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 487 | 30th 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 Doniphan County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Doniphan County
- Chapel Oaks Funeral HomeFuneral home · Highland · (785) 442-3590
- Harman-Rohde Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wathena · (785) 989-4411
- Harmon-Rode Funeral HomesFuneral home · Troy
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 Doniphan County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Doniphan 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 Doniphan 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 Doniphan 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.