Cemeteries in Iron County, MI
Iron County, Michigan has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Iron River (7) and Crystal Falls (2).
All cemeteries in Iron County
- Indian Burial GroundIron RiverCemetery
- Bates CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Evergreen Memorial CemeteryCrystal FallsCemetery
- Hematite CemeteryCrystal FallsCemetery
- Iron River CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Resthaven CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Rosehill CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Stambaugh CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Stambaugh CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Iron County compares
Iron County has 7.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 47th of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 206 deaths here in 2024, about 103 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (61st of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Iron County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.7 | 3.7 | 47th of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 6.6 | 81st of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 206 | 102,444 | 71st of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 22.9 | 27.3 | 22nd of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 779 | 61st of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 103 | 132 | 50th of 82 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 86 | 34th of 83 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 31 | 27th of 83 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 1,368 | 48th 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 Iron County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Iron County
- Jacobs Funeral HomeFuneral home · Iron River · (906) 265-5129
- Jacobs-plowe Funeral HomeFuneral home · Crystal Falls · (906) 875-3072
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 Iron County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Iron 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 Iron 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 Iron 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.