Cemeteries in Jefferson County, OK
Jefferson County, Oklahoma has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Waurika (9) and Ringling (6).
All cemeteries in Jefferson County
- Addington CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Atlee CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Benton CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Cornish CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Fleetwood CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Grady CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Hastings CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Old Ryan CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Oscar CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Petersburg CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Ringling Memorial CemeteryRinglingCemetery
- Ryan CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Sugden CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Terral CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
- Waurika CemeteryWaurikaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jefferson County compares
Jefferson County has 27.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.7 for Oklahoma, which puts it 28th of 77 Oklahoma counties on this measure. Census estimates count 117 deaths here in 2024, about 59 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (55th of 77 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jefferson County | Oklahoma | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 27.9 | 7.7 | 28th of 77 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.0 | 4.6 | 69th of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 117 | 44,506 | 63rd of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.8 | 14.2 | 39th of 77 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 365 | 55th of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 59 | 122 | 54th of 75 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 56 | 25th of 77 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 19 | 19th of 77 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 376 | 64th of 77 |
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 Oklahoma counties with the figure available. Compare Jefferson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jefferson County
- Alexander Funeral HomesFuneral home · Ringling · (580) 662-2476
- Dudley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waurika · (580) 228-3535
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 Jefferson County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. 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 Jefferson County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Oklahoma 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 Jefferson County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Oklahoma 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.