Cemeteries in Washington County, CO
Washington County, Colorado has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Akron (8), Limon (3) and Sterling (3). Among them are 1 family cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Washington County
- Abbott CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Akron CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Burdett CemeterySterlingCemetery
- Cope Community CemeteryYumaCemetery
- Curtis CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Elba CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Gebaurer Family CemeteryAkronFamily cemetery
- Glen CemeteryLimonCemetery
- Grave of Susanna AlderdiceSterlingCemetery
- Hope CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Hyde CemeteryYumaCemetery
- Lee CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Lindon CemeteryLimonCemetery
- Otis CemeteryYumaCemetery
- Saint Joseph's CemeteryAkronCemetery
- Summit Springs Battlefield CemeterySterlingCemetery
- Swan CemeteryBrushCemetery
- Thurman CemeteryLimonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Washington County compares
Washington County has 37.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 5th of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 52 deaths here in 2024, about 52 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Washington County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 37.7 | 1.4 | 5th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.7 | 0.8 | 31st of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 52 | 45,203 | 51st of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.9 | 52.9 | 63rd of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 169 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 52 | 267 | 33rd of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 21st of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 247 | 36th 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 Washington County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washington County
- Bowin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Akron · (970) 345-2424
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 Washington County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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
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- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
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