Cemeteries in Alpena County, MI
Alpena County, Michigan has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Alpena (14), Hubbard Lake (2) and Atlanta (1). Among them are 9 church cemeteries (45%), 5 Lutheran cemeteries (25%) and 2 Catholic cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Alpena County
- Holy Cross Cemetery1300 West Washington Avenue · AlpenaCatholic cemetery
- Grace Lutheran Cemetery1401 West Washington Avenue · AlpenaLutheran cemetery
- Green CemeteryM-65 South · Green TownshipChurch cemetery
- Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery1421 West Washington Avenue · AlpenaJewish cemetery
- Herron Saint Rose's Cemetery3439 South Herron Road · HerronCatholic cemetery
- German Cemetery1980 Gehrke Road · OssinekeCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryAlpenaLutheran cemetery
- Sanborn Township CemeteryAlpenaMunicipal cemetery
- Wilson CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Leer Lutheran Church CemeteryAlpenaLutheran cemetery
- Saint Matthew CemeteryAlpenaLutheran cemetery
- Salem Lutheran Church CemeteryHubbard LakeLutheran cemetery
- Cathro Cemetery (historical)AlpenaCemetery
- Hubbard Lake CemeteryHubbard LakeCemetery
- Long Rapids CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Pilgrims Rest CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Saint Catherine's CemeteryAlpenaCemetery
- Spratt CemeteryAtlantaCemetery
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How Alpena County compares
Alpena County has 6.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 53rd of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 421 deaths here in 2024, about 105 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (43rd of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Alpena County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.9 | 3.7 | 53rd of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.5 | 6.6 | 61st of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 421 | 102,444 | 49th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 21.1 | 27.3 | 27th of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 779 | 43rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 105 | 132 | 49th of 82 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 86 | 34th of 83 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 31 | 5th of 83 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 1,368 | 36th of 83 |
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 Michigan counties with the figure available. Compare Alpena County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Alpena County
- Bannan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alpena · (989) 354-8411
- Bannan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alpena · (989) 354-8411
- Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alpena · (989) 354-5556
- McWilliams Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alpena · (989) 354-8044
- Crow Memorials -A Sunburst Memorials StoreMonument dealer · Alpena · (989) 354-8535
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 Alpena County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Alpena County, Michigan. 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 Alpena County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Michigan 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 Alpena County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Michigan law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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