Cemeteries in Pontotoc County, OK
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma has 44 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ada (27), Byng (6) and Stratford (5). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (7%), 2 Christian cemeteries (5%) and 1 memorial park (2%).
All cemeteries in Pontotoc County
- Allen CemeteryHoldenvilleMunicipal cemetery
- Athens CemeteryAdaChristian cemetery
- Dolberg CemeterySulphurChristian cemetery
- Fittstown Baptist CemeteryAdaBaptist cemetery
- Allison CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Atkins CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Black Rock CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Box X CemeteryKonawaCemetery
- Brown CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Center CemeteryStratfordCemetery
- Cockran CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Colley CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Denney CemeteryByngCemetery
- East Hill CemeterySulphurCemetery
- Egypt CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Fivemile CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Francis Cedar Grove CemeteryByngCemetery
- Franks CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Frisco CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Hart CemeteryStratfordCemetery
- Hickory Hill CemeteryAdaCemetery
- High Hill CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Highland CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Jesse CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Kilcrease CemeteryByngCemetery
- Lightning Ridge CemeteryStratfordCemetery
- Lonegrove CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Lula CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Malville CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Maxwell CemeteryKonawaCemetery
- Memorial Park CemeteryAdaMemorial park
- Midland CemeteryStratfordCemetery
- Moss CemeteryStratfordCemetery
- New Bethel CemeteryByngCemetery
- Oakman CemeteryByngCemetery
- Old Ada CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Oliver CemeteryByngCemetery
- Puller CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Red Oak CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Red Springs CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Rosedale CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Sushine CemeteryAdaCemetery
- Swan Hill CemeteryAdaCemetery
- West Hill CemeterySulphurCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Pontotoc County compares
Pontotoc County has 11.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.7 for Oklahoma, which puts it 54th of 77 Oklahoma counties on this measure. Census estimates count 489 deaths here in 2024, about 163 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (38th of 77 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 11.5 | 7.7 | 54th of 77 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.1 | 4.6 | 23rd of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 489 | 44,506 | 29th of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.1 | 14.2 | 27th of 77 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 365 | 38th of 77 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 163 | 122 | 16th of 75 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 56 | 25th of 77 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 19 | 19th of 77 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 376 | 19th 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 Pontotoc County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pontotoc County
- Criswell Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ada · (580) 332-6181
- DeArman Funeral Home-Ada at Memorial Park CemeteryFuneral home · Ada · (580) 272-6501
- Estes-Phillips Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ada · (580) 332-6011
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 Pontotoc County?
We list 44 cemeteries in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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.
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- 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.