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Cemeteries in Smith County, TX

Smith County, Texas has 142 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 14 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Tyler (57), Troup (13) and Lindale (10). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (2%), 2 memorial parks (1%) and 2 municipal cemeteries (1%).

142
cemeteries
14
towns represented
0
historic
3
church cemeteries
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How Smith County compares

Smith County has 5.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 194th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,488 deaths here in 2024, about 249 for each of the 10 funeral homes we know of (28th of 254 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSmith CountyTexasRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents5.73.5194th of 254
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.44.214th of 254
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,488229,36221st of 254
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery17.520.964th of 254
Funeral homes101,59928th of 254
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home24914312th of 234
Cremation providers41529th of 254
Monument dealers17514th of 254
Notable burials171,59910th 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 Smith County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Smith County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Smith County?

We list 142 cemeteries in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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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