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Cemeteries in Texas

Our directory lists 10,998 cemeteries in Texas, spread across 254 counties and 940 cities and towns. Identified types include 851 church cemeteries (8%), 247 family cemeteries (2%) and 198 memorial parks (2%). San Augustine has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 114. The earliest recorded establishment year among Texas listings is 1732. 278 listings include a phone number or website.

10,998
cemeteries listed
254
counties represented
940
cities represented
19
historic cemeteries
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Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.

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Cemetery types in Texas

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Religious cemeteries

Veterans

Veterans cemeteries

All 21
Heritage

Historic cemeteries

All 19
Compared

How Texas compares

Texas has 3.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 34th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 229,362 deaths here in 2024, about 143 for each of the 1,599 funeral homes we know of (1st of 51 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureTexasthe United StatesRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.55.334th of 51
Cemeteries per 100 square miles4.25.134th of 51
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)229,3623,086,9252nd of 51
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery20.917.221st of 51
Funeral homes1,59921,4571st of 51
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home14314422nd of 51
Cremation providers1523,6116th of 51
Monument dealers751,0913rd of 51
Notable burials1,59968,09110th of 51

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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Texas with other places.

Notable burials

Notable people buried in Texas

All 1,599

Wikidata records 1,599 notable people as buried in 284 Texas cemeteries. The best documented:

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are there in Texas?

Our directory currently lists 10,998 cemeteries in Texas, across 254 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Are there veterans cemeteries in Texas?

Yes. We list 21 veterans cemeteries in Texas, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.

How do I find historic cemeteries in Texas?

We list 19 cemeteries in Texas with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.

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