Cemeteries in Jones County, TX
Jones County, Texas has 25 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Abilene (8), Anson (6) and Stamford (6). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (8%) and 1 veterans cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Jones County
- Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene7457 West Lake Road · AbileneVeterans cemetery
- Anderson Chapel CemeteryAnsonChurch cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryAnsonCemetery
- Central CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Compere CemeteryMerkelCemetery
- East CemeteryHamlinCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Fort Phantom Hill CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Hamby CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Hawley CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Lueders CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Mid Way CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryAnsonCemetery
- Neinda CemeteryHamlinCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Prairie View CemeteryAnsonCemetery
- Rising Sun CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Round Mound CemeteryAbileneCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryMerkelCemetery
- Spring Creek CemeteryStamfordCemetery
- Stith CemeteryMerkelCemetery
- Swans Chapel CemeteryAnsonChurch cemetery
- Truby CemeteryAnsonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jones County compares
Jones County has 12.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 142nd of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 214 deaths here in 2024, about 54 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (87th of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jones County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.0 | 3.5 | 142nd of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 4.2 | 141st of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 214 | 229,362 | 132nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.6 | 20.9 | 118th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 1,599 | 87th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 54 | 143 | 182nd 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 Jones County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jones County
- Adams Graham Funeral HomeFuneral home · Anson · (325) 823-3251
- Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hamlin · (325) 576-2602
- Kinney Underwood Funeral HomeFuneral home · Stamford · (325) 773-3311
- Tankersley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Stamford · (325) 773-2721
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 Jones County?
We list 25 cemeteries in Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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.
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- How Do You Find Where Someone Is Buried?A step-by-step method using death records, obituaries, funeral homes, cemetery offices and online indexes.