Cemeteries in La Plata County, CO
La Plata County, Colorado has 19 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Durango (12), Bayfield (5) and Mancos (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (5%) and 1 municipal cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in La Plata County
- Animas City CemeteryDurangoMunicipal cemetery
- Allison Tiffany CemeteryBayfieldCemetery
- Bayfield CemeteryBayfieldCemetery
- Crestview Memorial GardenDurangoMemorial park
- Elco CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Florida CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Green Mountain CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Greenmount CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Hay Gulch CemeteryMancosCemetery
- Hermosa CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Hesperus CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Kline CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- La Boca CemeteryBayfieldCemetery
- La Posta CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Marvel CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Ouray Memorial CemeteryBayfieldCemetery
- Shreck CemeteryDurangoCemetery
- Thompson Park CemeteryMancosCemetery
- Tiffany CemeteryBayfieldCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How La Plata County compares
La Plata County has 3.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 41st of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 443 deaths here in 2024, about 443 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | La Plata County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.3 | 1.4 | 41st of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.1 | 0.8 | 17th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 443 | 45,203 | 16th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 23.3 | 52.9 | 23rd of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 169 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 443 | 267 | 1st of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 109 | 15th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 14 | 5th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 247 | 9th 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 La Plata County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in La Plata County
- Hood MortuaryMortuary · Durango · (970) 247-2312
- Family Craft MemorialsMonument dealer · Durango · (970) 247-4571
- Williams Funeral Home & JWN CrematoryCremation provider · Durango · (970) 259-4287
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 La Plata County?
We list 19 cemeteries in La Plata 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 La Plata 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 La Plata 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.
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- 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.
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