Cemeteries in Marin County, CA
Marin County, California has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Novato (3), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (2) and San Anselmo (2). Among them are 2 memorial parks (15%), 2 church cemeteries (15%) and 1 Jewish cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Marin County
- Historic Life-Saving Service Cemetery17000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard · InvernessCemetery
- Fernwood CemeteryTamalpais-Homestead ValleyCemetery
- Mount Tamalpais CemeterySan AnselmoCemetery
- Sha'arei Shalom CemeterySan AnselmoJewish cemetery
- Cotamkotca MoundLucas Valley-MarinwoodChurch cemetery
- Marin County Farm CemeteryLucas Valley-MarinwoodCemetery
- Mount Olivet CemeterySanta VenetiaCemetery
- Olema CemeteryLagunitas-Forest KnollsCemetery
- Pioneer Memorial CemeteryNovatoCemetery
- Taylor CemeteryLagunitas-Forest KnollsCemetery
- Tomales CemeteryRohnert ParkCemetery
- Valley Memorial ParkNovatoMemorial park
- Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral HomeNovatoMemorial park
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Marin County compares
Marin County has 0.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.4 for California, which puts it 40th of 58 California counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,170 deaths here in 2024, about 434 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (28th of 58 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Marin County | California | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.5 | 0.4 | 40th of 58 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.5 | 1.0 | 14th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 2,170 | 290,135 | 26th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 166.9 | 181.2 | 16th of 58 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 875 | 28th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 434 | 332 | 8th of 54 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 296 | 36th of 58 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 39 | 9th of 58 |
| Notable burials | 37 | 9,351 | 14th 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 Marin County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Marin County
- Keaton’s MortuaryMortuary · San Rafael · (415) 453-0571
- Keaton’s Redwood Chapel Of MarinFuneral chapel · Novato · (415) 897-1151
- Marin Memorial ServicesFuneral home · Sausalito · (415) 458-8700
- Monte's Chapel of the HillsFuneral chapel · San Anselmo · (415) 453-8440
- Valley Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral HomeFuneral home · Novato · (415) 897-9609
- Neptune MemorialsMonument dealer · Sausalito · (650) 930-0740
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 Marin County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin 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.
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