Cemeteries in Ottawa County, KS
Ottawa County, Kansas has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Minneapolis (15), Salina (2) and Solomon (2). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (10%), 2 national cemeteries (10%) and 2 military cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Ottawa County
- Baldwin CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Bennington CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Bohemain National CemeteryMinneapolisNational cemetery
- Bohemian National CemeteryMinneapolisNational cemetery
- Crown Point CemeterySalinaCemetery
- Culver Union CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Delphos CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Franklin CemeterySalinaCemetery
- Greenville CemeterySolomonCemetery
- Hall CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Highland CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Mount Liberty Church CemeteryMinneapolisChurch cemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Price CemeteryLincolnCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Twin Hills CemeteryMinneapolisCemetery
- Vine Creek CemeterySolomonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Ottawa County compares
Ottawa County has 34.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 46th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 73 deaths here in 2024, about 73 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Ottawa County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 34.2 | 9.4 | 46th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.8 | 3.4 | 63rd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 73 | 28,731 | 59th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.7 | 10.3 | 65th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 73 | 102 | 32nd of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 487 | 26th 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 Ottawa County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Ottawa County
- Wilson Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Minneapolis · (785) 392-2131
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 Ottawa County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.