Cemeteries in DeKalb County, MO
DeKalb County, Missouri has 35 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Maysville (22), King City (5) and Cameron (4). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (9%) and 1 Christian cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in DeKalb County
- Amity CemeteryMaysvilleChristian cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Botts CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Butler CemeteryKing CityCemetery
- Christian Chapel CemeteryCameronChurch cemetery
- Clarksdale CemeterySaint JosephCemetery
- De Kalb CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Delano CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Fairport CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Greenridge CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Hopewell CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Irwin CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Jones CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Maysville CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Norwegian CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryKing CityCemetery
- Oak Lawn CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Ogle Grove CemeteryKing CityCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Redman CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Schambaugh - Cope CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Schuchman CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Sharp CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Silver CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Smith CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Stone CemeterySaint JosephCemetery
- Thomas CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Thornton CemeterySaint JosephCemetery
- Todd CemeterySaint JosephCemetery
- Union Chapel CemeteryKing CityChurch cemetery
- Union Star CemeteryKing CityCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
- Wamsley CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Wood CemeteryMaysvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How DeKalb County compares
DeKalb County has 35.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 47th of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 140 deaths here in 2024, about 140 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (104th of 115 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | DeKalb County | Missouri | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 35.4 | 10.1 | 47th of 115 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.3 | 9.2 | 68th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 140 | 66,068 | 88th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 10.5 | 71st of 115 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 560 | 104th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 140 | 118 | 21st 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 DeKalb County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in DeKalb County
- Turner Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Maysville · (816) 449-2126
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 DeKalb County?
We list 35 cemeteries in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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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