Cemeteries in Schoolcraft County, MI
Schoolcraft County, Michigan has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Manistique (11) and Newberry (4). Among them are 1 historic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Schoolcraft County
- Old Cooks CemeteryManistique · est. 1893Cemetery
- Blaney CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Boot Hill CemeteryNewberryCemetery
- Byers CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Cooks CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Farley Grave SiteManistiqueCemetery
- Germfask CemeteryNewberryCemetery
- Hiawatha / Byers CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Old Germfask CemeteryNewberryCemetery
- Seventh Day Adventist CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
- Whispering Pines CemeteryNewberryCemetery
- Woods CemeteryManistiqueCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Schoolcraft County compares
Schoolcraft County has 18.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 12th of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 117 deaths here in 2024, about 117 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (73rd of 83 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.3 | 3.7 | 12th of 83 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.3 | 6.6 | 79th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 117 | 102,444 | 79th of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.8 | 27.3 | 74th of 83 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 779 | 73rd of 83 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 117 | 132 | 38th 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 Schoolcraft County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Schoolcraft County
- Fausett Family Funeral Homes, Inc.Funeral home · Manistique · (906) 341-2442
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 Schoolcraft County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft 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 Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.