Cemeteries in Wheeler County, TX
Wheeler County, Texas has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wheeler (8), Shamrock (5) and Miami (1). Among them are 1 family cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Wheeler County
- Bowers CemeteryShamrockCemetery
- Center CemeteryShamrockCemetery
- Fort Elliott CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- George Turcotte Family CemeteryWheelerFamily cemetery
- Harden Acres CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- Kelton CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- Lela CemeteryShamrockCemetery
- Mobeetie CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryMiamiCemetery
- Pakan CemeteryShamrockCemetery
- Rock CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- Shamrock CemeteryShamrockCemetery
- Wheeler CemeteryWheelerCemetery
- Zybach CemeteryWheelerCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Wheeler County compares
Wheeler County has 29.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 74th of 254 Texas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 77 deaths here in 2024, about 77 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (182nd of 254 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wheeler County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 29.0 | 3.5 | 74th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 4.2 | 158th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 77 | 229,362 | 188th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.5 | 20.9 | 159th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 1,599 | 182nd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 77 | 143 | 126th of 234 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 1,599 | 61st 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 Wheeler County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wheeler County
- Robertson Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Shamrock · (806) 256-2188
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 Wheeler County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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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