Cemeteries in Thomas County, KS
Thomas County, Kansas has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Colby (7), Hoxie (2) and Oakley (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Thomas County
- Beulah CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Brownville CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Cumberland CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Gem CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Menlo CemeteryHoxieCemetery
- Mingo CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Oakley CemeteryOakleyCemetery
- Rexford CemeteryHoxieCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryColbyCemetery
- Summers Township CemeteryColbyMunicipal cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Thomas County compares
Thomas County has 12.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 81st of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 111 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (40th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Thomas County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.8 | 9.4 | 81st of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.9 | 3.4 | 88th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 111 | 28,731 | 49th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.1 | 10.3 | 21st of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 281 | 40th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 102 | 49th 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 Thomas County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Thomas County
- Baalmann MortuaryMortuary · Colby · (785) 462-2331
- Baalmann Mortuary, OakleyMortuary · Oakley · (785) 671-1132
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 Thomas County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
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