Cemeteries in Gogebic County, MI
Gogebic County, Michigan has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Iron River (2), Ironwood (2) and Wakefield (2). Among them are 3 municipal cemeteries (43%).
All cemeteries in Gogebic County
- Hillcrest CemeteryBessemerCemetery
- Historic Indian Burial GroundsIronwoodCemetery
- Katakikon Indian Village CemeteryIron RiverMunicipal cemetery
- Lakeside CemeteryWakefieldCemetery
- Marenisco Township CemeteryWakefieldMunicipal cemetery
- Riverside CemeteryIronwoodCemetery
- Watersmeet Township CemeteryIron RiverMunicipal cemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Gogebic County compares
Gogebic County has 4.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 63rd of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 222 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (43rd of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gogebic County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.9 | 3.7 | 63rd of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 6.6 | 82nd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 222 | 102,444 | 69th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 31.7 | 27.3 | 13th of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 779 | 43rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 132 | 77th of 82 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 86 | 34th of 83 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 31 | 27th of 83 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 1,368 | 54th 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 Gogebic County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gogebic County
- Ketola Burla Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ironwood · (906) 932-1832
- Lakeside Memorial Chapel IncFuneral chapel · Wakefield · (906) 224-6851
- McKevitt-Patrick Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ironwood · (906) 932-1141
- Range Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Bessemer
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 Gogebic County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Gogebic 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 Gogebic 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 Gogebic 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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