Cemeteries in Scott County, KS
Scott County, Kansas has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 Mennonite and Amish cemetery (17%), 1 church cemetery (17%) and 1 municipal cemetery (17%).
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How Scott County compares
Scott County has 12.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 82nd of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 40 deaths here in 2024, about 40 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Scott County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.2 | 9.4 | 82nd of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 3.4 | 91st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 40 | 28,731 | 85th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.7 | 10.3 | 36th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 281 | 68th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 40 | 102 | 64th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 487 | 57th 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 Scott County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Scott County
- Price & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Scott City · (620) 872-2116
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 Scott County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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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