Cemeteries in Lincoln County, KS
Lincoln County, Kansas has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lincoln (30) and Osborne (1). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (16%), 4 Lutheran cemeteries (13%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Lincoln County
- Bethany Baptist CemeteryLincolnBaptist cemetery
- Bethlehem Lutheran CemeteryLincolnLutheran cemetery
- Denmark Lutheran CemeteryLincolnLutheran cemetery
- Saint John Lutheran CemeteryLincolnLutheran cemetery
- Saint Pauls Lutheran CemeteryLincolnLutheran cemetery
- Beverly CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Elkhorn CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Elm Creek CemeteryOsborneCemetery
- Emanuel CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Free Mission CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Hammer CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Heiser CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Hynes CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Lincoln CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Milo CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Monroe CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Patterson CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Pottersburg CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Prairie Grove CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Rosette CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Saint Patrick's CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Spillman CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Spring Creek CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Sunnyside CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Sylvan Grove CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Trail Creek CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Union Valley CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Vesper CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Voss CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Washam CemeteryLincolnCemetery
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How Lincoln County compares
Lincoln County has 105.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 4th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 35 deaths here in 2024, about 35 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 105.9 | 9.4 | 4th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.3 | 3.4 | 38th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 35 | 28,731 | 90th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.1 | 10.3 | 104th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 35 | 102 | 73rd 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 Lincoln County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lincoln County
- Parsons Funeral Home - Hall ChapelFuneral home · Lincoln · (785) 524-4549
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 Lincoln County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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