Cemeteries in Columbia County, OR
Columbia County, Oregon has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rainier (8), Clatskanie (7) and Scappoose (4). Among them are 1 memorial park (3%), 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 municipal cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Columbia County
- Fairview CemeteryScappooseCemetery
- Saint Wenceslaus CemeteryScappooseCemetery
- Green Mountain CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Hudson CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Kinder CemeteryColumbia CityCemetery
- Maplewood CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Masonic CemeterySaint HelensCemetery
- Mayger Downing CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Mist CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Murray Hill CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Neer City CemeteryRainierMunicipal cemetery
- Pisgah Home CemeteryScappooseCemetery
- Prescott CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Shiloh Basin CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Stewart Creek CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Wilark Pioneer CemeteryVernoniaCemetery
- Yankton - Hillcrest CemeterySaint HelensCemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryWarrenLutheran cemetery
- Apiary CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Bryant CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Columbia Memorial Gardens CemeteryScappooseMemorial park
- Fishhawk CemeteryClatskanieCemetery
- Goble CemeteryRainierCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryWarrenCemetery
- Knights of Pythias CemeteryRainierCemetery
- North Cemetery of Clear CreekVernoniaCemetery
- Old Yankton CemeterySaint HelensCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryVernoniaCemetery
- Vernonia CemeteryVernoniaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Columbia County compares
Columbia County has 5.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 18th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 563 deaths here in 2024, about 188 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (16th of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Columbia County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.4 | 2.8 | 18th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.4 | 1.2 | 7th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 563 | 42,519 | 18th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 19.4 | 35.6 | 22nd of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 160 | 16th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 188 | 266 | 20th of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 566 | 20th of 36 |
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 Oregon counties with the figure available. Compare Columbia County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Columbia County
- Columbia Funeral Home And Cremation CenterFuneral home · St Helens · (503) 397-1154
- Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral HomeFuneral home · Vernonia · (503) 429-6611
- Groulx Family MortuaryMortuary · Rainier · (503) 556-2323
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 Columbia County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Columbia County, Oregon. 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 Columbia County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Oregon 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 Columbia County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Oregon law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
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- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- 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.