Cemeteries in Mississippi County, MO
Mississippi County, Missouri has 22 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Charleston (12) and East Prairie (10).
All cemeteries in Mississippi County
- Allen CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Armer CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Barker CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Barnes CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Bird CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Boston Cemetery (historical)East PrairieCemetery
- Calhoun Cemetery (historical)East PrairieCemetery
- Cooley Cemetery (historical)East PrairieCemetery
- Dogwood CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Griggs CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Ivie CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Lee CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Lee CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- O'Bryan CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Rush Ridge CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Texas Bend CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
- Travis CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Wolf Island CemeteryEast PrairieCemetery
- Wyatt CemeteryCharlestonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Mississippi County compares
Mississippi County has 18.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 72nd of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 214 deaths here in 2024, about 71 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (55th of 115 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Mississippi County | Missouri | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.7 | 10.1 | 72nd of 115 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.3 | 9.2 | 106th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 214 | 66,068 | 64th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.7 | 10.5 | 30th of 115 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 560 | 55th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 71 | 118 | 75th 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 Mississippi County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Mississippi County
- Caudle-Shelby Funeral HomeFuneral home · East Prairie · (573) 649-3544
- Mc Mikle Funeral Homes IncFuneral home · Charleston · (573) 683-3773
- Williams Funeral HomesFuneral home · Charleston · (573) 683-6608
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 Mississippi County?
We list 22 cemeteries in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.