Cemeteries in Keweenaw County, MI
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Eagle River (8) and Laurium (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (11%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (11%).
All cemeteries in Keweenaw County
- Copper Harbor CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Eagle River CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Cliff Catholic CemeteryEagle RiverCatholic cemetery
- Ahmeek CemeteryLauriumCemetery
- Cemetery Island CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Cliff CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Fort Wilkins State Park CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Isle Royale CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Keweenaw County compares
Keweenaw County has 41.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 1st of 83 Michigan counties on this measure.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.6 | 3.7 | 1st of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.7 | 6.6 | 75th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 30 | 102,444 | 83rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.3 | 27.3 | 83rd of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 779 | 83rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 132 | Not available |
| 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 Keweenaw County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Keweenaw County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw 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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