Cemeteries in Kent County, TX
Kent County, Texas has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Jayton (4) and Rotan (1).
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How Kent County compares
Kent County has 71.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 15th of 254 Texas counties on this measure.
| Measure | Kent County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 71.1 | 3.5 | 15th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 4.2 | 215th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 14 | 229,362 | 242nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.8 | 20.9 | 223rd of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 1,599 | 235th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 143 | Not available |
| 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 Kent County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Kent County?
We list 5 cemeteries in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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.