Cemeteries in Elgin, Texas

21 cemeteries in Elgin, Texas

FAQ

What are the different types of cemeteries in Elgin?

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

What information you provide for cemeteries in Elgin?

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Elgin, Texas , 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 Elgin, Texas .

For how many cemeteries in Elgin does PeopleLegacy have burial data?

Our database contains records of burials from 21 cemeteries.

Where is the oldest grave in Texas?

Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Texas)

How deep does a grave have to be in Texas?

(Texas Health & Safety Code § 711.008.) You'll have to bury the body at a minimum depth: 1.5 feet below ground if the casket or container is made of impenetrable material, or two feet below ground otherwise. (Texas Health & Safety Code § 714.001.)

How much is a grave plot in Texas?

Burial plot. Burial plots are not included in the cost of a funeral and typically cost $1,000 to $4,000 or more depending on the city and if it's a private or public cemetery.

Can you be buried at home in Texas?

There are no state laws in Texas prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Before burying a body on private property or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws you must follow.

What is the oldest settlement in Texas?

Considered to be the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches was founded in 1779 by Don Antonio Gil Y'Barbo. This quaint little town is booming with history and stories from years past beginning with the Caddo Indians, who lived in the area before the Spanish, through the present day.

Who was the Texas woman killed at grave site?

Police in Texas have arrested a teen on charges of murdering a Texas woman who was fatally shot while visiting her son's grave. On March 22, Yolanda N'Gaojia was gunned down while mourning her son, Amir Tajai-Kineh N'Gaojia, at the Calvary Baptist Church Garden of Memories Cemetery in Killeen.