Cemeteries in Somervell County, TX
Somervell County, Texas has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Glen Rose (14) and Pecan Plantation (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (27%).
All cemeteries in Somervell County
- Glen Rose CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Lanham Mill CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Chalk Mountain Church CemeteryGlen RoseChurch cemetery
- Georges Creek CemeteryPecan PlantationCemetery
- Hankins-Terry CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Hopewell CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Milam Chapel CemeteryGlen RoseChurch cemetery
- Nancy Smith CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Oden Chapel CemeteryGlen RoseChurch cemetery
- Oldham CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Post Oak CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Rock Creek CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Squaw Creek CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- Ward Branch CemeteryGlen RoseCemetery
- White Church CemeteryGlen RoseChurch cemetery
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How Somervell County compares
Somervell County has 14.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 126th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 94 deaths here in 2024, about 94 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (182nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Somervell County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 14.9 | 3.5 | 126th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.0 | 4.2 | 74th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 94 | 229,362 | 179th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.3 | 20.9 | 147th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,599 | 182nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 94 | 143 | 90th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 1,599 | 51st 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 Somervell County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Somervell County
- Wiley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Glen Rose · (254) 897-2288
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 Somervell County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Somervell 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 Somervell 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 Somervell 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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