Cemeteries in Roscommon County, MI
Roscommon County, Michigan has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Roscommon (6), Prudenville (3) and Saint Helen (3). Among them are 4 municipal cemeteries (31%).
All cemeteries in Roscommon County
- Fairview CemeterySaint HelenCemetery
- Gerrish Township CemeteryRoscommonMunicipal cemetery
- Heidemann CemeteryRoscommonCemetery
- Higgins Township CemeteryRoscommonMunicipal cemetery
- Lakeview Park Indian CemeterySaint HelenCemetery
- Maple Valley CemeterySaint HelenCemetery
- Markey CemeteryRoscommonCemetery
- Nester Township CemeteryPrudenvilleMunicipal cemetery
- Nolan CemeteryPrudenvilleCemetery
- Oakwood CemeteryRoscommonCemetery
- Prudenville CemeteryPrudenvilleCemetery
- Richfield CemeteryRoscommonCemetery
- Roscommon Township CemeteryHoughton LakeMunicipal cemetery
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How Roscommon County compares
Roscommon County has 5.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 62nd of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 444 deaths here in 2024, about 89 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (38th of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Roscommon County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.4 | 3.7 | 62nd of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.5 | 6.6 | 68th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 444 | 102,444 | 45th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 34.2 | 27.3 | 12th of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 779 | 38th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 89 | 132 | 62nd 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 Roscommon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Roscommon County
- Christler Funeral HomeFuneral home · Houghton Lake
- Christler Funeral Home: Houghton Lake ChapelFuneral home · Houghton Lake · (989) 422-5711
- Christler Funeral Home: Prudenville ChapelFuneral home · Prudenville · (989) 366-7212
- Steuernol and McLaren Funeral HomesFuneral home · Richfield Twp · (989) 389-7423
- Wagner and Walsh Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Roscommon · (989) 275-3600
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 Roscommon County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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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- 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.
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