Cemeteries in Elk County, KS
Elk County, Kansas has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Howard (15) and Fredonia (3).
All cemeteries in Elk County
- Ames CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Bunker Hill CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Busby CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Clear Creek CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Cresco CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Elk Falls CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Forest CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Grace Lawn CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Green Lawn CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Longton CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Moline CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Mount Olivet CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Oak Valley CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Old Tailor CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Rural Vale CemeteryHowardCemetery
- Upola CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Wade CemeteryHowardCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Elk County compares
Elk County has 73.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 15th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 46 deaths here in 2024, about 46 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Elk County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 73.9 | 9.4 | 15th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.8 | 3.4 | 62nd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 46 | 28,731 | 80th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.6 | 10.3 | 83rd of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 46 | 102 | 57th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 487 | 42nd 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 Elk County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Elk County
- Zimmerman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Howard · (620) 374-2381
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 Elk County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk 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.