Cemeteries in Parmer County, TX
Parmer County, Texas has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Farwell (4), Bovina (3) and Friona (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (20%), 1 memorial park (10%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Parmer County
- Rhea Lutheran CemeteryBovinaLutheran cemetery
- Bovina CemeteryBovinaCemetery
- Farwell Country Church CemeteryBovinaChurch cemetery
- Friona CemeteryFrionaCemetery
- Lazbuddie CemeteryMuleshoeCemetery
- Memorial Park CemeteryFrionaMemorial park
- Mount Olivet CemeteryFarwellCemetery
- Oklahoma Lane CemeteryFarwellCemetery
- Olivet CemeteryFarwellCemetery
- Sunset Terrace Memorial CemeteryFarwellCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Parmer County compares
Parmer County has 10.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 152nd of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 99 deaths here in 2024, about 99 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (182nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Parmer County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.3 | 3.5 | 152nd of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.1 | 4.2 | 177th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 99 | 229,362 | 177th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.9 | 20.9 | 107th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,599 | 182nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 99 | 143 | 83rd 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 Parmer County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Parmer County
- HANSARD FAMILY Funeral HomeFuneral home · Friona · (806) 247-2729
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 Parmer County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Parmer 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 Parmer 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 Parmer 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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