Cemeteries in Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County, Texas has 35 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Van Vleck (10), Markham (8) and Sweeny (6). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (9%), 1 memorial park (3%) and 1 family cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Matagorda County
- Cedarvale Bay City CemeteryBay CityMunicipal cemetery
- Matagorda CemeteryPalaciosCemetery
- Allenhurst CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Andrews CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Ashby CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Berean CemeterySweenyCemetery
- Blessing CemeteryPalaciosCemetery
- Bowie CemeterySweenyCemetery
- Collegeport CemeteryPalaciosCemetery
- Cornelius CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- East End CemeteryBay CityCemetery
- Free System CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Grimes CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Hawley CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Hudgins CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Lacy CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Le Tulle CemeteryBay CityCemetery
- Markham CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Matthews CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Midfield CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- New Bethlehem Christian Church CemeterySweenyChurch cemetery
- Old Bethlehem Christian Church CemeterySweenyChurch cemetery
- Palacios CemeteryPalaciosCemetery
- Partain CemeteryMarkhamCemetery
- Pleasant Green CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Roselawn Memorial ParkVan VleckMemorial park
- Saint Francis CemeteryBay CityCemetery
- Saint Mark Church CemeterySweenyChurch cemetery
- Sargent CemeteryLake JacksonCemetery
- Savage Family CemeteryBay CityFamily cemetery
- Shiloh CemeterySweenyCemetery
- Union CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Union CemeteryBolingCemetery
- Vine Grove CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
- Williams CemeteryVan VleckCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Matagorda County compares
Matagorda County has 9.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 160th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 447 deaths here in 2024, about 75 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (66th of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Matagorda County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.6 | 3.5 | 160th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.2 | 4.2 | 132nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 447 | 229,362 | 83rd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.8 | 20.9 | 89th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 1,599 | 66th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 75 | 143 | 130th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 1,599 | 51st 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 Matagorda County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Matagorda County
- Duncan-Roberts Funeral HomeFuneral home · Bay City · (979) 245-5197
- Family care MortuaryMortuary · Bay City · (979) 330-2260
- Palacios Funeral HomeFuneral home · Palacios · (361) 972-2012
- Palacios Funeral HomeFuneral home · Palacios · (361) 972-2012
- Shaun’s MortuaryMortuary · Bay City · (979) 943-4624
- Taylor Brothers Funeral HomeFuneral home · Bay City · (979) 245-4613
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 Matagorda County?
We list 35 cemeteries in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.