Cemeteries in Hawaii
Our directory lists 181 cemeteries in Hawaii, spread across 5 counties and 71 cities and towns. Identified types include 37 church cemeteries (20%), 20 memorial parks (11%) and 13 Catholic cemeteries (7%). Pauoa has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 12. The earliest recorded establishment year among Hawaii listings is 1825. 6 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Hawaii
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific2177 Puowaina Drive, HonoluluCemetery
- Maria Lanakila Catholic Cemetery712 Waine'e Street, LahainaCatholic cemetery
- Laie Cemetery55-630 Lanihuli Place, LaieCemetery
- Hawaii State Veterans CemeteryKaneoheVeterans cemetery
- Hawaii Memorial Park CemetaryKaneoheMemorial park
- Mililani Memorial Park & MortuaryMililani TownMemorial park
- Nahina Family CemeteryNapili-HonokowaiFamily cemetery
- Schofield Barracks CemeterySchofield-WheelerCemetery
- Diamond Head Memorial ParkDiamond Head / Kapahulu / Saint Louis HeightsMemorial park
- Valley of the Temples Memorial Park‘ĀhuimanuMemorial park
- Homelani Memorial ParkHiloMemorial park
- PapaloaKalaupapaCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Hawaii
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Hawaii State Veterans CemeteryKaneohe, HIVeterans cemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery 1Hilo, HIVeterans cemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery IIHilo, HIVeterans cemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2Hilo, HIVeterans cemetery
- Kauai Veterans CemeteryHanapēpē, HIVeterans cemetery
- Lanai Veterans CemeteryLanai City, HIVeterans cemetery
- Molokai Veterans CemeteryHo‘olehua, HIVeterans cemetery
- Schofield Veterans CemeterySchofield-Wheeler, HIVeterans cemetery
Historic cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Pauoa12
- Lahaina11
- Hilo8
- Wailuku7
- Honolulu6
- Paia6
- Kapa‘a5
- Lihue5
- Kekaha-Waimea5
- Hanapēpē5
- Kualapu‘u5
- Kīlauea4
- Anahola4
- Koloa4
- Kapaau4
- Kaneohe3
- Kīhei3
- Waihee-Waiehu3
- Makawao3
- Wailea-Makena3
- Lanai City3
- Kamehameha Heights3
- Ho‘olehua3
- Mililani Town2
- Kahului2
- Manoa2
- Schofield-Wheeler2
- Waianae2
- Kalaoa2
- ‘Aiea2
- Waimea2
- He‘eia2
- Kahalu‘u2
- Hanamā‘ulu2
- Kekaha2
- Kahuku2
- Honoka‘a2
- Princeville2
- Kurtistown2
- Laupāhoehoe2
- Hāwī2
- Pearl City1
- ʻEwa Gentry-West Loch1
- Diamond Head / Kapahulu / Saint Louis Heights1
- Nānākuli1
- Haiku-Pauwela1
- ‘Āhuimanu1
- Haʻikū1
- Hōlualoa1
- Napili-Honokowai1
- Punahou1
- Hale‘iwa1
- Waialua1
- Kahaluu-Keauhou1
- Waiʻalae Nui-Country Club1
- Kaunakakai1
- Waikapū1
- Puhi1
- Honaunau-Napoopoo1
- ‘Ele‘ele1
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Hawaii?
Our directory currently lists 181 cemeteries in Hawaii, across 5 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Hawaii?
Yes. We list 9 veterans cemeteries in Hawaii, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Hawaii?
We list 4 cemeteries in Hawaii with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Hawaii?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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