Cemeteries in Oregon
Our directory lists 1,195 cemeteries in Oregon, spread across 36 counties and 201 cities and towns. Identified types include 56 church cemeteries (5%), 41 memorial parks (3%) 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
- Roseburg National Cemetery AnnexRoseburg, ORNational cemetery
Historic cemeteries
How Oregon compares
Oregon has 2.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 37th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 42,519 deaths here in 2024, about 266 for each of the 160 funeral homes we know of (35th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Oregon | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.8 | 5.3 | 37th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.2 | 5.1 | 40th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 42,519 | 3,086,925 | 28th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 35.6 | 17.2 | 14th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 160 | 21,457 | 35th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 266 | 144 | 7th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 60 | 3,611 | 21st of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 7 | 1,091 | 38th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 566 | 68,091 | 26th of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Oregon with other places.
Notable people buried in Oregon
Wikidata records 566 notable people as buried in 82 Oregon cemeteries. The best documented:
- Linus Pauling1901-1994American scientistOswego Pioneer Cemetery, Lake Oswego, OR
- Roddy Piper1954-2015Canadian professional wrestlerCrescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, OR
- Edward Elmer Smith1890-1965Food engineer and authorRiver View Cemetery, Portland, OR
- Steve Prefontaine1951-1975American long-distance runnerSunset Memorial Park, Bunker Hill, OR
- Clifton James1920-2017American actorWillamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, OR
- Tim Hardin1941-1980American recording artist; folk musician and composerTwin Oaks Cemetery, Turner, OR
- Ann Rule1931-2015American true crime writerCity View Cemetery, Salem, OR
- Mark Hatfield1922-2011American politician, governor of Oregon and U. S. SenatorWillamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, OR
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Corvallis29
- Baker City28
- Myrtle Point22
- Fossil20
- Eugene19
- The Dalles19
- Altamont16
- Veneta15
- John Day15
- Drain15
- Cottage Grove14
- Winston14
- Moro14
- Salem13
- Klamath Falls13
- Canby13
- Molalla13
- Sutherlin13
- Warm Springs13
- Condon13
- Hillsboro12
- Albany12
- Sweet Home12
- Philomath12
- Heppner12
- Happy Valley11
- Lebanon11
- Dallas11
- Silverton11
- Portland10
- Gresham10
- Springfield10
- Roseburg10
- Hood River10
- Roseburg North10
- Bandon10
- Elgin10
- Milwaukie9
- Monmouth9
- Florence9
- Sheridan9
- Junction City9
- Coquille9
- Gold Beach9
- Vale9
- Joseph9
- Grants Pass8
- Oregon City8
- Sandy8
- Prineville8
- Harrisburg8
- Shady Cove8
- Rainier8
- Pilot Rock8
- Mission8
- Canyon City8
- Forest Grove7
- Ontario7
- Eagle Point7
- Stayton7
Cemeteries by county
- Baker County34
- Benton County40
- Clackamas County82
- Clatsop County13
- Columbia County29
- Coos County52
- Crook County8
- Curry County23
- Deschutes County12
- Douglas County91
- Gilliam County17
- Grant County24
- Harney County14
- Hood River County19
- Jackson County43
- Jefferson County17
- Josephine County20
- Klamath County29
- Lake County7
- Lane County91
- Lincoln County27
- Linn County71
- Malheur County22
- Marion County72
- Morrow County17
- Multnomah County41
- Polk County34
- Sherman County11
- Tillamook County13
- Umatilla County42
- Union County18
- Wallowa County15
- Wasco County37
- Washington County61
- Wheeler County13
- Yamhill County36
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Oregon?
Our directory currently lists 1,195 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 6 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.
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