Cemeteries in Gaines County, TX
Gaines County, Texas has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Seagraves (4) and Seminole (2). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (33%).
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How Gaines County compares
Gaines County has 2.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 222nd of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 145 deaths here in 2024, about 36 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (87th of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.6 | 3.5 | 222nd of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 4.2 | 227th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 145 | 229,362 | 162nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 24.2 | 20.9 | 48th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 1,599 | 87th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 36 | 143 | 203rd of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 1,599 | 133rd 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 Gaines County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gaines County
- Boyer Funeral HomeFuneral home · Seminole · (432) 758-5440
- Mark A Jones Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Seagraves · (806) 546-2121
- Ratliff Funeral HomeFuneral home · Seminole · (432) 758-2431
- Ratliff Funeral HomeFuneral home · Seagraves · (806) 387-3840
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 Gaines County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Gaines 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 Gaines 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 Gaines 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.