Cemeteries in Riley County, KS
Riley County, Kansas has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Manhattan (8), Randolph (6) and Riley (3). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (8%), 1 church cemetery (4%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Riley County
- Ashland Cemetery4830 McDowell Creek Road · ManhattanCemetery
- Bala Cemetery7471 US Highway 77 · RileyCemetery
- Bellegarde Cemetery4893 Bellegarde Road · Blue RapidsCemetery
- Crooked Creek Cemetery13171 Green-Randolph Road · RandolphCemetery
- Fancy Creek Randolph Cemetery19151 Tuttle Creek Boulevard · RandolphCemetery
- Hohman Cemetery9990 Hohman Road · ManhattanCemetery
- Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley5181 Wildcat Creek Road · ManhattanVeterans cemetery
- Leonardville Cemetery13600 Lk&W Road · LeonardvilleCemetery
- May Day Cemetery16790 Fancy Creek Road · GreenCemetery
- Mill Creek Cemetery9930 Fairview Church Road · RileyCemetery
- Peach Grove Cemetery21071 Peach Grove Road · RandolphCemetery
- Pleasant Valley Cemetery2091 Pleasant Valley Road · ManhattanCemetery
- Riley Cemetery6681 Union Road · RileyCemetery
- Rose Hill Cemetery19190 Hall'S Ravine Road · RandolphCemetery
- Saint John's Cemetery13263 Fancy Creek Road · RandolphCemetery
- Swede Creek Cemetery20398 Swede Creek Spur · RandolphCemetery
- Sunrise CemeteryManhattanCemetery
- Sunset CemeteryManhattanCemetery
- Catholic Cemetery (historical)ManhattanCatholic cemetery
- Kansas Veterans Cemetery at ManhattanOgdenVeterans cemetery
- Ogden CemeteryOgdenCemetery
- Rebekah Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home CemeteryManhattanCemetery
- Saint Patricks CemeteryOgdenCemetery
- Shanks CemeteryFort Riley NorthCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Riley County compares
Riley County has 3.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 99th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 360 deaths here in 2024, about 120 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (21st of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Riley County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.3 | 9.4 | 99th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.9 | 3.4 | 45th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 360 | 28,731 | 14th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.0 | 10.3 | 12th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 281 | 21st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 120 | 102 | 16th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 14 | 487 | 7th 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 Riley County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Riley County
- Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Riley · (785) 485-2222
- Irvin Funeral Home & Cremation Parkview ChapelFuneral home · Manhattan · (785) 537-2110
- Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral HomeFuneral home · Manhattan · (785) 539-7481
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 Riley County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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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- 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 Long After Death Is a Funeral?Typical timelines for burial and cremation, religious requirements, and what can cause delays.
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.