Cemeteries in Livingston County, MO
Livingston County, Missouri has 32 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chillicothe (25), Trenton (5) and Linneus (2). Among them are 2 historic cemeteries (6%), 2 church cemeteries (6%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (6%).
All cemeteries in Livingston County
- Resthaven Memorial Gardens3140 North Washington Street · ChillicotheMemorial park
- Dockery CemeteryTrenton · est. 1837Christian cemetery
- Lilly Grove CemeteryChillicothe · est. 1860Christian cemetery
- Blue Mound CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Arkadelphia CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Avalon CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Burnside CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Cameron CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Christian CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Coy CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Davis CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Edgewood CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Fairland CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Hutchinson CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Kennedy CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- May CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Mayberry CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Monroe CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Mooresville CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Plainview CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Ricket CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Ross CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Rosson CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Slagle CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Utica CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Van Home CemeteryLinneusCemetery
- Van Horne CemeteryLinneusCemetery
- Wallace CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Ward CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Welsh CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
- Wheeling CemeteryChillicotheCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Livingston County compares
Livingston County has 21.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 66th of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 202 deaths here in 2024, about 101 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (81st of 115 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Livingston County | Missouri | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 21.8 | 10.1 | 66th of 115 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.0 | 9.2 | 97th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 202 | 66,068 | 70th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.3 | 10.5 | 46th of 115 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 560 | 81st of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 101 | 118 | 41st of 114 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 74 | 24th of 115 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 27 | 7th of 115 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 1,271 | 33rd 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 Livingston County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Livingston County
- Heritage Funeral HomeFuneral home · Chillicothe · (660) 646-6600
- Lindley Funeral HomesFuneral home · Chillicothe · (660) 646-4857
- SI MemorialsMonument dealer · Chillicothe · (660) 646-1286
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 Livingston County?
We list 32 cemeteries in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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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