Cemeteries in Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County, California has 26 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Modesto (5), Atwater (4) and Waterford (4). Among them are 5 memorial parks (19%), 4 church cemeteries (15%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Stanislaus County
- Maxwell Cemetary21965 Warnerville Road · WaterfordChristian cemetery
- Ceres Memorial ParkCeres · est. 1879Memorial park
- Woodcolony CemeterySalidaCemetery
- Patterson District CemeteryPattersonChristian cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeteryOakdaleCatholic cemetery
- Saint Louis Catholic ChurchAtwaterCatholic cemetery
- Acacia Memorial ParkModestoMemorial park
- Citizens CemeteryOakdaleCemetery
- Denair CemeteryDenairCemetery
- French Bar CemeteryAtwaterCemetery
- Grayson CemeteryPattersonCemetery
- Hills Ferry CemeteryNewmanCemetery
- La Grange CemeteryAtwaterCemetery
- La Grange French CemeteryAtwaterCemetery
- Lakewood Memorial ParkEmpireMemorial park
- Langworth CemeteryRiverbankCemetery
- Martin CemeteryWaterfordCemetery
- Modesto Citizens CemeteryModestoCemetery
- Modesto County CemeteryModestoMunicipal cemetery
- Modesto Pioneer CemeteryModestoCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryEast OakdaleCemetery
- Oaklawn Memorial ParkOakdaleMemorial park
- Roberts Ferry CemeteryWaterfordCemetery
- Saint Stanislaus CemeteryModestoCemetery
- Turlock Memorial ParkTurlockMemorial park
- Warnerville CemeteryWaterfordCemetery
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How Stanislaus County compares
Stanislaus County has 0.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.4 for California, which puts it 42nd of 58 California counties on this measure. Census estimates count 4,660 deaths here in 2024, about 311 for each of the 15 funeral homes we know of (17th of 58 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Stanislaus County | California | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.5 | 0.4 | 42nd of 58 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.7 | 1.0 | 25th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 4,660 | 290,135 | 16th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 179.2 | 181.2 | 15th of 58 |
| Funeral homes | 15 | 875 | 17th of 58 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 311 | 332 | 30th of 54 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 296 | 26th of 58 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 39 | 18th of 58 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 9,351 | 47th 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 Stanislaus County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Stanislaus County
- Allen MortuaryMortuary · Turlock · (209) 634-5829
- Evins Funeral HomeFuneral home · Modesto · (209) 522-3846
- Evins Funeral Home - Ceres ChapelFuneral home · Modesto · (209) 522-3846
- Franklin & Downs Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ceres · (209) 537-4711
- Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry ChapelFuneral home · Modesto · (209) 529-5723
- Franklin and Downs Funeral Homes (Colonial Chapel)Funeral home · Modesto · (209) 529-5723
- Hillview Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Patterson · (209) 892-6112
- Hillview Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Newman · (209) 862-3628
- Hillview Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Patterson · (209) 892-2141
- Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial ParkFuneral home · Hughson · (209) 883-0411
- McGuire Cremation & Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Modesto · (209) 622-0735
- Salas Brothers Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Modesto · (209) 523-5646
- Turlock Funeral HomeFuneral home · Turlock
- Turlock Memorial Park and Funeral HomeFuneral home · Turlock · (209) 632-9111
- Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Turlock · (209) 634-4904
- Eaton Family Funeral CremationCremation provider · Modesto · (209) 492-9222
- Evins Funeral HomeCremation provider · Modesto · (209) 522-3846
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 Stanislaus County?
We list 26 cemeteries in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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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- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.