Cemeteries in Fremont County, CO
Fremont County, Colorado has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lincoln Park (4), Cañon City (2) and Florence (2).
All cemeteries in Fremont County
- Abbey CemeteryLincoln ParkCemetery
- Fremont Memory GardensLincoln ParkCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryCañon CityCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryWestcliffeCemetery
- Howard CemeterySalidaCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryCañon CityCemetery
- Lakeside CemeteryLincoln ParkCemetery
- Mountain Vale Memory GardensLincoln ParkCemetery
- Penrose CemeteryPenroseCemetery
- San Juan Bautisa CemeteryFlorenceCemetery
- Union Highland CemeteryFlorenceCemetery
- Upper Beaver CemeteryPenroseCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Fremont County compares
Fremont County has 2.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 48th of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 622 deaths here in 2024, about 207 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (13th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Fremont County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.4 | 1.4 | 48th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.8 | 28th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 622 | 45,203 | 12th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 51.8 | 52.9 | 13th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 169 | 13th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 207 | 267 | 16th of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 21st of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 247 | 7th of 64 |
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 Colorado counties with the figure available. Compare Fremont County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fremont County
- Harwood Cremation and Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Cañon City · (719) 458-1552
- Holt Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Cañon City · (719) 275-4113
- Wilson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Cañon City · (719) 275-3372
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 Fremont County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Fremont County, Colorado. 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 Fremont County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado 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 Fremont County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado 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.