Cemeteries in Ontonagon County, MI
Ontonagon County, Michigan has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ontonagon (18), Iron River (3) and Wakefield (2). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (17%), 2 Methodist cemeteries (9%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Ontonagon County
- Methodist Rose CemeteryOntonagonMethodist cemetery
- Irish Hollow CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Finnish Evangelical Lutheran CemeteryOntonagonLutheran cemetery
- Holy Family Catholic CemeteryOntonagonCatholic cemetery
- Methodist CemeteryOntonagonMethodist cemetery
- Agate CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Barclay CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Bruce Crossing CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Evergreen - Ewen CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Forest Lawn CemeteryWakefieldCemetery
- Interior CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryWakefieldCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Maple Grove CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Norwich CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Old Indian Burial GroundsOntonagonCemetery
- Paynesville CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Rousseau CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
- Trout Creek CemeteryIron RiverCemetery
- Woodawn CemeteryOntonagonCemetery
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How Ontonagon County compares
Ontonagon County has 39.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 2nd of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 110 deaths here in 2024, about 55 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (61st of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Ontonagon County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 39.5 | 3.7 | 2nd of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.8 | 6.6 | 74th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 110 | 102,444 | 80th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.8 | 27.3 | 82nd of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 779 | 61st of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 55 | 132 | 78th of 82 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 86 | 34th of 83 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 31 | 27th of 83 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 1,368 | 66th 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 Ontonagon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Ontonagon County
- Cane Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ontonagon · (906) 884-4343
- Cane Funeral Home Bruce Crossing ChapelFuneral home · Bruce Crossing · (906) 827-3525
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 Ontonagon County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon 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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