Cemeteries in Sherman County, TX
Sherman County, Texas has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Stratford (3), Cactus (1) and Gruver (1). Among them are 1 Mennonite and Amish cemetery (20%) and 1 church cemetery (20%).
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How Sherman County compares
Sherman County has 18.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 112th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 30 deaths here in 2024, about 30 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (182nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sherman County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.0 | 3.5 | 112th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 4.2 | 219th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 30 | 229,362 | 230th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.0 | 20.9 | 151st of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,599 | 182nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 30 | 143 | 214th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 1,599 | 84th 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 Sherman County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sherman County
- Morrison Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Stratford · (806) 396-2244
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 Sherman County?
We list 5 cemeteries in Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman 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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