Cemeteries in Hood River County, OR
Hood River County, Oregon has 19 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hood River (8), Odell (7) and Cascade Locks (4). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (11%), 2 family cemeteries (11%) and 1 church cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Hood River County
- Jackson Family CemeteryOdellFamily cemetery
- Mountain View Memorial CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Upper Valley CemeteryOdellCemetery
- Cascade Locks CemeteryCascade LocksCemetery
- County CemeteryHood RiverMunicipal cemetery
- Cushman's Pasture CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Frankton CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Freddie Masterson GraveCascade LocksCemetery
- Harry Wollam GraveOdellCemetery
- Homesteader GraveOdellCemetery
- Hood River County CemeteryHood RiverMunicipal cemetery
- Idlewilde CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- McQuinn CemeteryCascade LocksCemetery
- Mount Hood Community CemeteryOdellCemetery
- Pine Grove Butte CemeteryOdellCemetery
- Saint Mark the Evangelist Church ColumbariumHood RiverChurch cemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Shelley Family CemeteryOdellFamily cemetery
- Wyeth CemeteryCascade LocksCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Hood River County compares
Hood River County has 8.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 14th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure.
| Measure | Hood River County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 8.0 | 2.8 | 14th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.6 | 1.2 | 9th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 178 | 42,519 | 28th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.4 | 35.6 | 28th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 160 | 32nd of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 266 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 566 | 15th 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 Hood River County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Hood River County?
We list 19 cemeteries in Hood River 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 Hood River 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 Hood River 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.
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