Cemeteries in Lake County, MI
Lake County, Michigan has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Baldwin (14), Reed City (9) and Cadillac (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Lake County
- VanCamp CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Bristol CemeteryCadillacCemetery
- Carr Settlement CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Chase CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Chase Township CemeteryReed CityMunicipal cemetery
- Deer Lake CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Ellisworth CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- German CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Historical CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Irons CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Lake CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Lother CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- McPherson CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Nirvana CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- North Park CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Oaklawn CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Peacock CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Pinora CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Sweetwater CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
- Valley CemeteryReed CityCemetery
- Webber CemeteryBaldwinCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lake County compares
Lake County has 18.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 11th of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 191 deaths here in 2024, about 191 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (73rd of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lake County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.5 | 3.7 | 11th of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.2 | 6.6 | 56th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 191 | 102,444 | 72nd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.0 | 27.3 | 72nd of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 779 | 73rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 191 | 132 | 15th 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 Lake County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lake County
- Verdun Funeral HomeFuneral home · Baldwin · (231) 745-4680
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 Lake County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.