Cemeteries in Kalawao County, HI
Kalawao County, Hawaii has 3 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Kualapu‘u (2) and Kalaupapa (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (33%).
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How Kalawao County compares
Kalawao County has 370.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.2 for Hawaii, which puts it 1st of 5 Hawaii counties on this measure.
| Measure | Kalawao County | Hawaii | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 370.4 | 1.2 | 1st of 5 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 25.0 | 2.8 | 1st of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 0 | 12,411 | 5th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 0.0 | 69.3 | 5th of 5 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 33 | 5th of 5 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 376 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 4 | 3rd of 5 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 5 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 172 | 4th 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 Kalawao County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Kalawao County?
We list 3 cemeteries in Kalawao 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 Kalawao 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 Kalawao 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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