Cemeteries in Hawaii County, HI
Hawaii County, Hawaii has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 15 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hilo (7), Kapaau (4) and Laupāhoehoe (2). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (24%), 4 Catholic cemeteries (14%) and 3 memorial parks (10%).
All cemeteries in Hawaii County
- Homelani Memorial ParkHiloMemorial park
- Kalopa Catholic CemeteryHonoka‘aCatholic cemetery
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic CemeteryHonoka‘aCatholic cemetery
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church CemeteryHāwīCatholic cemetery
- Saint Anthony's Catholic Church CemeteryLaupāhoehoeCatholic cemetery
- Saint Augustine Episcopal CemeteryKapaauEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Pauls Episcopal CemeteryKapaauEpiscopal cemetery
- Alae CemeteryWainakuCemetery
- Chinese CemeteryHiloCemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery 1HiloVeterans cemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery IIHiloVeterans cemetery
- East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2HiloVeterans cemetery
- Filipino CemeteryKurtistownCemetery
- Haili Congressional CemeteryHiloCemetery
- Hawi County CemeteryHāwīMunicipal cemetery
- Imiola Church CemeteryWaimeaChurch cemetery
- Kalahiki CemeteryHonaunau-NapoopooCemetery
- Kapoho Zairyumin Kai Japanese CemeteryNanawale EstatesCemetery
- Kaumana CemeteryHiloCemetery
- Keopu CemeteryHōlualoaCemetery
- Kurtistown Jodo CemeteryKurtistownCemetery
- Laupahoehoe Point CemeteryLaupāhoehoeCemetery
- Lekeleke Burial GroundsKahaluu-KeauhouCemetery
- Mauna Kea Memorial ParkPāpa‘ikouMemorial park
- Niulii CemeteryKapaauCemetery
- Nā‘ālehu CemeteryDiscovery HarborCemetery
- Von Holt Memorial Park CemeteryWaimeaMemorial park
- Wainaia CemeteryKapaauCemetery
- West Hawaii Veterans CemetaryKalaoaCemetery
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How Hawaii County compares
Hawaii County has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.2 for Hawaii, which puts it 4th of 5 Hawaii counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,060 deaths here in 2024, about 343 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 5 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hawaii County | Hawaii | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.2 | 4th of 5 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.7 | 2.8 | 5th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 2,060 | 12,411 | 2nd of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 71.0 | 69.3 | 2nd of 5 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 33 | 2nd of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 343 | 376 | 3rd of 4 |
| Cremation providers | 3 | 4 | 1st of 5 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 1 | 1st of 5 |
| Notable burials | 16 | 172 | 2nd of 5 |
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 Hawaii counties with the figure available. Compare Hawaii County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hawaii County
- Ballard Family Mortuary - HiloMortuary · Hilo · (808) 935-8445
- Ballard Family Mortuary-KonaMortuary · Kailua-Kona · (808) 334-0009
- Dodo MortuaryMortuary · Hilo
- Dodo MortuaryMortuary · Hilo · (808) 935-5751
- Dodo MortuaryMortuary · Hilo · (808) 935-1088
- Dodo Mortuary DodoMortuary · Hilo · (808) 935-5381
- Cremation Services Of West HawaiiCremation provider · Kailua-Kona · (808) 329-4500
- Cremation Services of West HawaiiCremation provider · Kailua-Kona · (808) 657-3867
- Dodo Mortuary & CrematoryCremation provider · Kealakekua · (808) 322-9592
- Sasaki Monuments LLCMonument dealer · Hilo · (808) 865-3267
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 Hawaii County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Hawaii County, Hawaii. 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 Hawaii County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Hawaii 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 Hawaii County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Hawaii law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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