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Cemeteries in Missouri

Our directory lists 6,303 cemeteries in Missouri, spread across 115 counties and 358 cities and towns. Identified types include 411 church cemeteries (7%), 64 municipal cemeteries (1%) and 57 memorial parks (1%). Trenton has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 100. The earliest recorded establishment year among Missouri listings is 1808. 36 listings include a phone number or website.

6,303
cemeteries listed
115
counties represented
358
cities represented
20
historic cemeteries
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Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.

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Cemetery types in Missouri

By affiliation

Religious cemeteries

Veterans

Veterans cemeteries

All 10
Heritage

Historic cemeteries

All 20
Compared

How Missouri compares

Missouri has 10.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 14th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 66,068 deaths here in 2024, about 118 for each of the 560 funeral homes we know of (13th of 51 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureMissourithe United StatesRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents10.15.314th of 51
Cemeteries per 100 square miles9.25.125th of 51
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)66,0683,086,92516th of 51
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery10.517.237th of 51
Funeral homes56021,45713th of 51
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11814436th of 51
Cremation providers743,61117th of 51
Monument dealers271,09116th of 51
Notable burials1,27168,09113th of 51

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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Missouri with other places.

Notable burials

Notable people buried in Missouri

All 1,271

Wikidata records 1,271 notable people as buried in 180 Missouri cemeteries. The best documented:

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are there in Missouri?

Our directory currently lists 6,303 cemeteries in Missouri, across 115 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Are there veterans cemeteries in Missouri?

Yes. We list 10 veterans cemeteries in Missouri, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.

How do I find historic cemeteries in Missouri?

We list 20 cemeteries in Missouri with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.

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