Cemeteries in Rockwall County, TX
Rockwall County, Texas has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rockwall (12), Heath (6) and Fate (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (4%), 1 church cemetery (4%) and 1 Christian cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Rockwall County
- Blackland Cemetery2642 Blackland Road · Royse CityCemetery
- Gardenhire CemeterySpring Creek Drive · RockwallCemetery
- Rockwall Memorial CemetaryRockwallCemetery
- Clark CemeteryRockwallChristian cemetery
- Royse City CemeteryRoyse CityMunicipal cemetery
- Chandler CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Chisholm CemeteryMcLendon-ChisholmCemetery
- Fredonia HillRockwallCemetery
- Harvey CemeteryFateCemetery
- Heath-Willow CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Kyser CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Kyser-Peck CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Lawhorn CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Longhorn CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryFateCemetery
- Nathan Butler CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Parker CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Peck CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Rest Haven Memorial Park and Funeral HomeRockwallMemorial park
- Rockwall CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryRockwallCemetery
- Valley View CemeteryHeathCemetery
- Wade-McCoulskey CemeteryRockwallCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Rockwall County compares
Rockwall County has 1.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 231st of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 859 deaths here in 2024, about 286 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (116th of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Rockwall County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.7 | 3.5 | 231st of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 18.1 | 4.2 | 6th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 859 | 229,362 | 48th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 37.3 | 20.9 | 33rd of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 1,599 | 116th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 286 | 143 | 4th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 152 | 22nd 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 Rockwall County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Rockwall County
- Rest Haven Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rockwall · (972) 771-8641
- Rest Haven Funeral Home - Royse CityFuneral home · Royse City · (972) 636-2422
- Rockwell ChapelFuneral home · Rockwall · (972) 771-8641
- Crematory & Care CenterCremation provider · Rockwall
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 Rockwall County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Rockwall 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 Rockwall 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 Rockwall 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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