Cemeteries in Cooper, Iowa

Private Cemeteries in Cooper, Iowa often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Cooper, Iowa are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Cooper, Iowa are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Cooper, Iowa , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Cooper, Iowa .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines Established in 1848 before Des Moines was the state capital, the Woodland Cemetery has since grown to be a 65-acre site. It is home to more than 80,000 souls, including some of Iowa's and Des Moines' most prestigious residents.

Code of Iowa Chapter 523I contains many of the laws related to cemeteries, including provisions on perpetual care cemeteries. It also designates a state agency, the Regulated Industries Unit of the Iowa Insurance Division, to administer the laws and oversee cemetery operations.

Notable burials A number of famous people have been interred at Linwood Cemetery. These include Iowa Governor Stephen P. Hempstead, for whom Hempstead High School is named, a U.S. Senator William Boyd Allison, and former Speaker of the US House David Bremner Henderson.