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Cemeteries in Johnson County, MO

Johnson County, Missouri has 69 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Warrensburg (22), Holden (22) and Knob Noster (9). Among them are 3 memorial parks (4%), 1 church cemetery (1%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (1%).

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9
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How Johnson County compares

Johnson County has 12.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 91st of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 480 deaths here in 2024, about 120 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (36th of 115 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureJohnson CountyMissouriRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents12.310.191st of 115
Cemeteries per 100 square miles8.39.267th of 115
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)48066,06831st of 115
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery7.010.542nd of 115
Funeral homes456036th of 115
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home12011829th of 114
Cremation providers07424th of 115
Monument dealers02722nd of 115
Notable burials91,2718th 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 Johnson County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Johnson County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Johnson County?

We list 69 cemeteries in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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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