Cemeteries in Putnam County, MO
Putnam County, Missouri has 51 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Unionville (25), Terre Haute (12) and Lancaster (11). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (4%) and 1 Baptist cemetery (2%).
All cemeteries in Putnam County
- Parsons Cemetery22976 Foxtail Trail · Terre HauteCemetery
- Baptist CemeteryTerre HauteBaptist cemetery
- Anders CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Berry CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Bland CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Bratcher CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Bunker CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Busby CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Cain Ford CemeteryKirksvilleCemetery
- Chapel CemeteryLancasterChurch cemetery
- Crumpacker CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Cullor CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Dean CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Dixon CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Dodson CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Friendship CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Hargrave CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Hatfield CemeteryKirksvilleCemetery
- Haynes CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Hinerman CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Hogg CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Howard CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Hurley CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Husted CemeteryKirksvilleCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Ledford CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Lemonville CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Lipp CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Lone Pine CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- McCune CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Mendota CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Old Busby CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Pherigo CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Pleasant Home CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Powersville CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Riggins CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Rose CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Shipley CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Shoney CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Speak CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Sprigg CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Summers CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Torrey CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Union CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
- Union Grove CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Worthington CemeteryLancasterCemetery
- Wyreka CemeteryTerre HauteCemetery
- Young CemeteryUnionvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
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How Putnam County compares
Putnam County has 112.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 5th of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 80 deaths here in 2024, about 80 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (104th of 115 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Putnam County | Missouri | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 112.4 | 10.1 | 5th of 115 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.9 | 9.2 | 39th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 80 | 66,068 | 106th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.6 | 10.5 | 110th of 115 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 560 | 104th of 115 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 80 | 118 | 61st 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 Putnam County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Putnam County
- Thomas Funeral HomeFuneral home · Unionville · (660) 947-2200
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 Putnam County?
We list 51 cemeteries in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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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