Cemeteries in Wilson County, KS
Wilson County, Kansas has 27 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fredonia (14), Neodesha (6) and Chanute (5).
All cemeteries in Wilson County
- Bachelder CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Buffalo CemeteryYates CenterCemetery
- Butner CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Caley CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Cheatham CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Colfax CemeteryChanuteCemetery
- Coyville CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Farmington CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Fredonia CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Grandview CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Hatler CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Hunter CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Little Sandy CemeteryYates CenterCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryChanuteCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryChanuteCemetery
- Ross CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Saint Francis CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Star CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Summit CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Trimmell CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
- Varner CemeteryNeodeshaCemetery
- Vilas Bethel CemeteryChanuteCemetery
- Village Creek CemeteryChanuteCemetery
- Weakley CemeteryFredoniaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Wilson County compares
Wilson County has 32.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 51st of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 131 deaths here in 2024, about 44 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (21st of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wilson County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 32.2 | 9.4 | 51st of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.7 | 3.4 | 35th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 131 | 28,731 | 43rd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.9 | 10.3 | 55th of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 281 | 21st of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 44 | 102 | 61st 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 Wilson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wilson County
- Countryside Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fredonia · (620) 378-2882
- Loran Fawcett ChapelFuneral home · Neodesha · (620) 325-3038
- Wickham Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fredonia · (620) 378-4111
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 Wilson County?
We list 27 cemeteries in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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
- 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 Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- 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.