Cemeteries in Atchison County, MO
Atchison County, Missouri has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rock Port (16) and Tarkio (8). Among them are 1 church cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Atchison County
- Addington CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Beck CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Bush CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Center Grove CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Corning CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Elmwood CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- English Grove CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Grange Hall CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Green Hill CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- High Creek CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Home CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Hunter CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Linden CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- London CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Millsap CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Pleasant Ridge CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Prairie Hill CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Saint John's Church CemeteryTarkioChurch cemetery
- Smith CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Sonora CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Stoner CemeteryRock PortCemetery
- Walden Grove CemeteryTarkioCemetery
- Walkup Grove CemeteryTarkioCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Atchison County compares
Atchison County has 46.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 33rd of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 83 deaths here in 2024, about 83 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (104th of 115 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Atchison County | Missouri | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 46.7 | 10.1 | 33rd of 115 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.4 | 9.2 | 112th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 83 | 66,068 | 105th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.5 | 10.5 | 77th of 115 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 560 | 104th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 83 | 118 | 56th of 114 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 74 | 24th of 115 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 27 | 22nd of 115 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 1,271 | 73rd of 115 |
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 Missouri counties with the figure available. Compare Atchison County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Atchison County
- Minter Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Rock Port · (660) 744-2323
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 Atchison County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Atchison County, Missouri. 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 Atchison County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Missouri 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 Atchison County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Missouri law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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