Cemeteries in Pecos County, TX
Pecos County, Texas has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Iraan (4), Fort Stockton (3) and Crane (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (9%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Pecos County
- Old Fort Stockton CemeteryFort StocktonCemetery
- Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryFort StocktonCatholic cemetery
- East Hill CemeteryFort StocktonCemetery
- Memory Garden CemeteryIraanCemetery
- Baxter - Rixse CemeteryCraneCemetery
- Buena Vista CemeteryCraneCemetery
- Girvin CemeteryMcCameyCemetery
- Imperial CemeteryMonahansCemetery
- Restland CemeteryIraanCemetery
- Restland Memorial CemeteryIraanCemetery
- Sheffield CemeteryIraanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Pecos County compares
Pecos County has 7.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 178th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 146 deaths here in 2024, about 73 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (142nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Pecos County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.5 | 3.5 | 178th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 4.2 | 246th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 146 | 229,362 | 161st of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 13.3 | 20.9 | 86th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 1,599 | 142nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 73 | 143 | 134th 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 Pecos County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pecos County
- Eternity Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fort Stockton · (432) 360-5027
- Heritage Funeral Home of the Big BendFuneral home · Fort Stockton · (432) 336-3939
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 Pecos County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Pecos 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 Pecos 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 Pecos 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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