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Cemeteries in Adams County, OH

Adams County, Ohio has 92 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near West Union (51), Peebles (25) and Winchester (11). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (8%), 2 Christian cemeteries (2%) and 1 family cemetery (1%).

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How Adams County compares

Adams County has 33.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.5 for Ohio, which puts it 13th of 88 Ohio counties on this measure. Census estimates count 387 deaths here in 2024, about 48 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (36th of 88 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureAdams CountyOhioRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents33.26.513th of 88
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.819.058th of 88
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)387127,00075th of 88
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.216.475th of 88
Funeral homes81,06936th of 88
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home4811983rd of 88
Cremation providers015147th of 88
Monument dealers05837th of 88
Notable burials62,56756th of 88

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 Ohio counties with the figure available. Compare Adams County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Adams County?

We list 92 cemeteries in Adams County, Ohio. 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 Adams County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Ohio 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 Adams County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Ohio law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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