Cemeteries in Oregon
Our directory lists 1,212 cemeteries in Oregon, spread across 36 counties and 202 cities and towns. Identified types include 57 church cemeteries (5%), 44 memorial parks (4%) and 32 family cemeteries (3%). Corvallis has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 29. The earliest recorded establishment year among Oregon listings is 1886. 29 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Oregon
- River View Cemetery300 South Taylors Ferry Road, PortlandCemetery
- Lime - Dixie Cemetery29135 Langley Lane, HuntingtonCemetery
- Lone Fir Cemetery2115 Southeast Morrison Street, PortlandCemetery
- Mount Calvary Cemetery333 Southwest Skyline Boulevard, PortlandCemetery
- Paul Washington Indian Cemetery140 Northeast Cemetery Road, SiletzCemetery
- Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery2201 North Phoenix Road, MedfordCemetery
- Phoenix Cemetery509 North Church Street, PhoenixCemetery
- Gilliland Cemetery1301 50th Avenue, Sweet HomeCemetery
- Stewart Family CemeteryHillsboroFamily cemetery
- Forest Lawn Cemetery400 Southwest Walters Drive, GreshamCemetery
- Camp Creek CemeteryWorth Road, SpringfieldCemetery
- Fern Ridge Cemetery10 Northwest Cross Street, Seal RockCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Oregon
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Willamette National CemeteryHappy Valley, ORNational cemetery
- Fort Stevens National CemeteryWarrenton, ORNational cemetery
- Eagle Point National CemeteryEagle Point, ORNational cemetery
- Roseburg National CemeteryRoseburg, ORNational cemetery
- Willamette National CemeteryHappy Valley, ORNational cemetery
- Eagle Point National CemeteryEagle Point, ORNational cemetery
- Roseburg National Cemetery AnnexRoseburg, ORNational cemetery
- Willamette National CemeteryHappy Valley, ORNational cemetery
Historic cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Corvallis29
- Baker City29
- Myrtle Point22
- The Dalles20
- Fossil20
- Eugene19
- Altamont16
- Veneta15
- John Day15
- Drain15
- Cottage Grove14
- Winston14
- Moro14
- Salem13
- Hillsboro13
- Klamath Falls13
- Canby13
- Molalla13
- Sutherlin13
- Warm Springs13
- Condon13
- Albany12
- Happy Valley12
- Sweet Home12
- Philomath12
- Heppner12
- Gresham11
- Springfield11
- Lebanon11
- Dallas11
- Silverton11
- Portland10
- Roseburg10
- Hood River10
- Roseburg North10
- Bandon10
- Elgin10
- Milwaukie9
- Monmouth9
- Florence9
- Sheridan9
- Junction City9
- Coquille9
- Gold Beach9
- Vale9
- Joseph9
- Grants Pass8
- Oregon City8
- Sandy8
- Prineville8
- Eagle Point8
- Harrisburg8
- Shady Cove8
- Rainier8
- Pilot Rock8
- Mission8
- Canyon City8
- Forest Grove7
- Ashland7
- Ontario7
Cemeteries by county
- Baker County35
- Benton County40
- Clackamas County82
- Clatsop County14
- Columbia County29
- Coos County52
- Crook County8
- Curry County23
- Deschutes County12
- Douglas County91
- Gilliam County17
- Grant County24
- Harney County14
- Hood River County19
- Jackson County45
- Jefferson County17
- Josephine County20
- Klamath County29
- Lake County7
- Lane County92
- Lincoln County28
- Linn County71
- Malheur County22
- Marion County73
- Morrow County17
- Multnomah County44
- Polk County34
- Sherman County11
- Tillamook County14
- Umatilla County44
- Union County18
- Wallowa County15
- Wasco County38
- Washington County64
- Wheeler County13
- Yamhill County36
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Oregon?
Our directory currently lists 1,212 cemeteries in Oregon, across 36 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Oregon?
Yes. We list 8 veterans cemeteries in Oregon, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Oregon?
We list 5 cemeteries in Oregon with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Oregon?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- 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 Long After Death Is a Funeral?Typical timelines for burial and cremation, religious requirements, and what can cause delays.
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.