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Cemeteries in Delaware County, OH

Delaware County, Ohio has 68 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Delaware (15), Sunbury (11) and Lewis Center (10). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (6%), 3 memorial parks (4%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (3%).

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How Delaware County compares

Delaware County has 2.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.5 for Ohio, which puts it 79th of 88 Ohio counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,455 deaths here in 2024, about 208 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (43rd of 88 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureDelaware CountyOhioRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.96.579th of 88
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.319.065th of 88
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,455127,00022nd of 88
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery21.416.420th of 88
Funeral homes71,06943rd of 88
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home2081199th of 88
Cremation providers115127th of 88
Monument dealers05837th of 88
Notable burials242,56719th 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 Delaware County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Delaware County?

We list 68 cemeteries in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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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