Cemeteries in Hodgeman County, KS
Hodgeman County, Kansas has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Jetmore (6) and Dodge City (1). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (29%), 1 Mennonite and Amish cemetery (14%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (14%).
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How Hodgeman County compares
Hodgeman County has 41.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 34th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 28 deaths here in 2024, about 28 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hodgeman County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.8 | 9.4 | 34th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 3.4 | 93rd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 28 | 28,731 | 99th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 10.3 | 60th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 28 | 102 | 86th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 487 | 72nd 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 Hodgeman County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hodgeman County
- Beckwith Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Jetmore · (620) 357-8331
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 Hodgeman County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman 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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