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Cemeteries in Washtenaw County, MI

Washtenaw County, Michigan has 112 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 15 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ann Arbor (25), Chelsea (20) and Dexter (14). Among them are 19 church cemeteries (17%), 7 Lutheran cemeteries (6%) and 4 Catholic cemeteries (4%).

112
cemeteries
15
towns represented
0
historic
19
church cemeteries
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How Washtenaw County compares

Washtenaw County has 3.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.7 for Michigan, which puts it 74th of 83 Michigan counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,448 deaths here in 2024, about 153 for each of the 16 funeral homes we know of (10th of 83 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashtenaw CountyMichiganRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.03.774th of 83
Cemeteries per 100 square miles15.96.63rd of 83
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,448102,4446th of 83
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery21.927.324th of 83
Funeral homes1677910th of 83
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home15313223rd of 82
Cremation providers18621st of 83
Monument dealers1315th of 83
Notable burials1471,3682nd 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 Washtenaw County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washtenaw County?

We list 112 cemeteries in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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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