Cemeteries in Brewster County, TX
Brewster County, Texas has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Presidio (7), Alpine (5) and Sanderson (4).
All cemeteries in Brewster County
- Marathon CemeteryAlpineCemetery
- Lajitas CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Castolon CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Coyote CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Elm Grove CemeteryAlpineCemetery
- Fort Pena Colorado CemeteryAlpineCemetery
- Glenn Springs CemeterySandersonCemetery
- Holy Angels CemeteryAlpineCemetery
- Johnson Ranch CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Nina Marie Seawell Hannold GravesiteAlpineCemetery
- Post Oak CemeteryJohnson CityCemetery
- Rice CemeterySandersonCemetery
- San Vicente CemeterySandersonCemetery
- San Vicente Crossing CemeterySandersonCemetery
- Study Butte CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Terlingua CemeteryPresidioCemetery
- Terlingua de Abajo CemeteryPresidioCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Brewster County compares
Brewster County has 17.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 113th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 98 deaths here in 2024, about 98 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (182nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Brewster County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.9 | 3.5 | 113th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 4.2 | 240th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 98 | 229,362 | 178th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.8 | 20.9 | 156th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,599 | 182nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 98 | 143 | 85th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 1,599 | 84th of 254 |
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 Texas counties with the figure available. Compare Brewster County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Brewster County
- Alpine Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alpine · (432) 837-2222
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 Brewster County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Brewster County, Texas. 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 Brewster County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Texas 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 Brewster County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Texas 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.