Cemeteries in Madera County, CA
Madera County, California has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Coarsegold (3), Madera (2) and Oakhurst (2).
All cemeteries in Madera County
- Oakhill Cemetery40188 CA-1 · OakhurstCemetery
- Arbor Vitae CemeteryMaderaCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryParksdaleCemetery
- Fine Gold CemeteryCoarsegoldCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryMaderaCemetery
- North Fork CemeteryAuberryCemetery
- Picayune CemeteryCoarsegoldCemetery
- Raymond CemeteryYosemite LakesCemetery
- Chowchilla CemeteryChowchillaCemetery
- Oakhill Cemetery DistrictOakhurstCemetery
- Walker CemeteryCoarsegoldCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Madera County compares
Madera County has 0.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.4 for California, which puts it 32nd of 58 California counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,338 deaths here in 2024, about 335 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (31st of 58 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Madera County | California | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.7 | 0.4 | 32nd of 58 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 1.0 | 48th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,338 | 290,135 | 33rd of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 121.6 | 181.2 | 26th of 58 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 875 | 31st of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 335 | 332 | 27th of 54 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 296 | 36th of 58 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 39 | 18th of 58 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 9,351 | 40th of 58 |
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 California counties with the figure available. Compare Madera County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Madera County
- All Faiths Funeral HomeFuneral home · Madera
- Jay Chapel Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Madera · (559) 674-8814
- Palm Memorial Sierra ChapelFuneral home · Oakhurst · (559) 683-4370
- Palm Memorial Worden ChapelFuneral home · Chowchilla · (559) 665-3012
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 Madera County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Madera County, California. 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 Madera County kept?
Death certificates are held by the California 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 Madera County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. California law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.